My creative process isn't linear. I work in series, guided by emotions and sources of inspiration. These different bodies of work flow into one another, allowing each to shape and influence the others.
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At the heart of my work is a deep fascination with the joy I find in colour, light, and form. My art delves into the rhythmic passage of time and how certain aesthetic elements evoke memories and emotions. Ultimately, my work seeks to explore how art makes us feel on a visceral level.
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The daughter of a clock-maker and a dancer, my influences are part science, part free expression; exploring the 'why?' of what it is to be alive. ​I am intrigued by how our memories work, and how colour, shapes and light stimulate our experiences, sparking emotions and recollections.
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​Lately, I've been exploring both figurative and abstract compositions, experimenting with different materials. While painting is my main focus, revisiting photography and other media has sparked ideas and deepened my personal expression.
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This shift in my work has led me to pursue a Master’s in Fine Art at Brighton University - an exciting chance for reflection, experimentation, and growth as I continue to evolve both conceptually and technically.
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INSPIRATION & PROCESS
​​My subject matter varies, ranging from cut flowers and travel-inspired memories to subtle colour transitions, figurative works, and the way light filters through trees. These themes often cycle and overlap, creating a dynamic interplay within my practice, keeping things fresh and constantly evolving.​
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In my process, objects are abstracted and reduced to their essential forms, while colours are heightened to convey the narrative. Music is always playing in my studio, particularly the voices of female singer-songwriters, whose energy often shapes both the mood of my paintings and the titles they bear.
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The lockdown years marked a significant reset in my work where the changes in routine led to new ideas and concepts taking shape. These new concepts found their way into my paintings. While the inspiration behind my work remains the same, a more abstract approach has emerged - bolder, looser, and more expressive - from being fully present in the moment, capturing joy as it unfolds.
I now experiment with different media and techniques. The music I listen to has changed too - it's louder, more upbeat, and fills the studio with energy. I dance, I play, and I explore. This has become an integral part of my process, infusing my work with a liveliness and spontaneity.
BIOGRAPHY
I studied at Hastings College of Art and Oxford Brookes University, graduating in 1993 with a multidisciplinary Visual Arts and Publishing BA. During my sabbatical year as Communications Officer for the Students' Union, I expanded my skill set and broadened my perspective.
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After graduating, I moved to Cyprus, where I taught art at school level, learned the craft of stained glass, and spent four years immersed in a different culture - an experience that profoundly influenced my personal and artistic development.
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Upon returning to Brighton & Hove in the late 1990s, I pursued further studies in Arts and Cultural Management at Sussex University, and in 2000, I established a gallery. Since then, I have worked closely with both emerging and established artists, while continuing to evolve my own artistic practice.
I am currently on the Masters in Fine Art program at Brighton University which I am finding hugely rewarding. I regularly exhibit at art fairs and galleries across the UK, and in my Hove studio and gallery space.
