Not just "making art," but archiving the very process of living by layering forms and marks. The work sits at that beautiful, tension-filled intersection of composition and emotion.
Inspiration & Influence
My inspiration comes from visual impressions of shapes, composition and colour that I collect while engaging in every day life, moving through built or natural environments. These impressions create a library of ideas in my mind, which I draw from to explore the relationship of shapes, marks, textures and colours in my compositions.
I have always admired the minimalistic, open floor plans created by pioneer Bauhaus architect Ludwig Mies Van Der Rohe.
Grounded balance & Invigorating playfulness
A personal example of Duality: I grew up in the countryside and now I live in the big smoke. Therefore, while I strive to create compositions that exude order and balance, inspired by the structures of city life, I feel compelled to add elements of surprise and freedom in the form of unexpected collages, expressive mark-making and invigorating colour interactions, expressing the yearning for the freedom and expanse experienced in nature.
My Process
I work primarily with acrylic paint on canvas, utilising scrapers as the first tool of choice. My process involves multiple layers of scrapes and marks made with various objects and utensils. The initial stages are experimental, intuitive and expressive, and result in detailed texture. Later, I curate the composition of shapes with more layers of paint or collage. Finishing touches - applying paint, pastels and/or dry pigments - ensure I am satisfied with the play of colour, light and dark in the right places, and with the level of detail that lets the viewer discover something new every time they look closely at the artwork.
