I work in mixed media, I use acrylics, ink (both alcohol and water based), spray paint, hand painted collaged papers, stitch, encaustic wax, metal, oil paints and fire. I primarily use board as a surfaces and occasionally canvas.
The collage sections are created from hand painted papers which are created as part of the process. Within each are a whisper of a thought, energy or wish, like a little magical spell.
A whisper of a thought, energy or wish, like a little magical spell
With my work I hope to bring the conversation of our universal connection to the forefront of our attention.
My work is largely informed by meditation and emotion and is entirely intuitive. My colours are drawn from meditation and emotions; they come from within and are perceived as powerful and energetic.
As I work I respond to energies and emotions that come up as I create. I meditate on different themes, but mainly the concept of universal connection within humanity, and the belief that we are all connected by love. Love is the frequency and
language of the universe.
I often work with the number 108 which appear within Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism as a significant number. It appears in many forms with these spiritual and religious disciplines: from 108 beads in a string of Mala beads, to 108 mantras chanted, 108 steps in a temple to the number of snails upon the Buddhas head. Many of my pieces feature this number or a derision of 108.
With my art I hope to help people feel the connection of Love within in a dysphoric world. To many it feels as if we are in an emotional dark age, where we are seeking community and connection in fragmented world.
My work heavily features hearts as it is the simplest expression of love in all its forms, a universal symbol, which all humans understand no matter of the language or culture.
All of these elements are brought together to create pieces that are visually enchanting, with a sense of depth and texture. The work has a strong tactile element and are soothing to engage with both physically and emotionally.
My work has developed from my background in both textiles, graphic design, and illustration combined later with creative experimentation using different medias.