My current practice explores the notion of ‘landscape’ as a construct of cultural memory and is concerned with ideas regarding climate change and economic imperialism. Parallel to this is an interest in the phenomenological aspect of colour relationships and the mobility this can bring to perception of the work.
Drawing is also integral to my process; the drawn image within my paintings is continually filtered and reprocessed through different systems of colour, pattern and materials. Recently my practice has diversified and I have developed my drawing into large paper-cuts installations combining hand-cut with machine made processing through the use of Photoshop and Illustrator. I am fascinated by the tension created by juxtaposing these methods that questions notions of craft, skill and the role of the artist. This development has led me to an increasing awareness of the potentials offered by new technology to my work.
Solo Exhibitions
2010 “Fimbulwinter” Joanna Field Gallery, Milford Haven
2008 “Its Heaven up There”, Oriel Henry Thomas Gallery, Carmarthen
Group Exhibitions
2011 “Citizen” tactileBosch Cardiff
2010 Y Lle Celf National Eisteddfod of Wales, The Works, Ebbw Vale
2010 Death & Entrances, St Mary of Charity Church, Faversham
2010 Gathered World, The Ceramic Gallery, Aberystwyth Arts Centre,
2009 Uncertain Journeys, Oriel Q, Narberth
2009 WCS?, tactileBOSH, Cardiff
2006 Head Turner, Iota Gallery, Ramsgate
2004 West Wales Centre for the Crafts, Pembrokeshire
2003 Jenny Granger Gallery, Whitstable
1996 The Italian Job, British School at Rome
1995 Five Abstract Painters, Paton Gallery, London
1995 Tunnel Vision, The Mona Bismark Foundation, Paris
1995 Degree Show, Royal College of Art
1987 John Moores Liverpool Exhibition 15, Liverpool
Awards
1995-1996 Abbey Scholarship in Painting, The British School at Rome
1994 Erasmus Travel Award to Berlin
Enterprise Projects and/or Industrial links
I still have personal links with Designers and Art Directors in the Film and Theatre industry.
