Artist Statement
Painting directly on pre-owned paper maps, my current body of work explores the interconnectedness of our lives. By deconstructing the maps and weaving them back together I am seeking to find new patterns or directions in our fragmented and interwoven lives; seeking harmony amongst the chaos and discord that surrounds us.
Previous work drew on a fascination with the processes of transition and transference. Using the projection of childhood memories onto evocative objects I investigated textiles’ ability to create a holding or containing environment for our emotions.
My earlier work was inspired by an interest in derelict and abandoned buildings, and industrial structures like pylons and jetties. I was fascinated with how the deterioration of their outer skin exposed the underlying structure of their construction and revealed their true identity.
Artist Biography
I am mixed media artist. I originally studied at the Surrey Institute of Art and Design and holds a BA(Hons) in textiles. After a ten-year career in graphic design, I went to the University for the Creative Arts earning an MA with distinction in art textiles in 2016.
I has shown work in group exhibitions both nationally and internationally. In 2017 I had a joint exhibition with the artist Naoya Doi at the prestigious GalleryGallery in Kyoto, Japan, and in 2022 had pieces selected for the RSA Annual Exhibition and the RA Summer Exhibition.