The paintings in this ongoing series are inspired by textures such as rock surfaces or what is happening at my feet. The paintings I create of these surfaces come from an intense, laboured process of analysis, research and planning. This process is not only extremely therapeutic but also epitomises my approach to day-to-day activities.
These paintings allow me to experiment with blurring the boundaries between reality and artifice, possibly prompting a deeper scrutiny which is reflective of how I analyse and process information. I am fascinated by the theory of Jean Baudrillard’s treatise of simulacra and simulation which examines the relationship between reality and imitation.
I use a variety of mixed media including wax, clay, charcoal and acrylic paint to create paintings which are similar to, but not an exact copy of the original surface; inviting a closer inspection of the painting and prompting the viewer to ask questions about how it has been made.
![]() Paving Slab at Brooks, Winchester2017, Wax and acrylic painting on wooden board | ![]() I Couldn't Find Any Rocks In Winchester2017, Wax and acrylic painting on wooden board |
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![]() Easting 448314 Northing 129515At the Old Truman Brewery, London. 2017, five wax and acrylic paintings on individual wooden boards plus one stone slab, sand. 196x132cm | ![]() Easting 448314 Northing 129515At the Old Truman Brewery, London. 2017, five wax and acrylic paintings on individual wooden boards plus one stone slab, sand. 196x132cm |
![]() Easting 448314 Northing 1295152017, five wax and acrylic paintings on individual wooden boards plus one stone slab, sand. 196x132cm | ![]() Easting 448314 Northing 1295152017, five wax and acrylic paintings on individual wooden boards plus one stone slab, sand. 196x132cm |
![]() Easting 448314 Northing 1295152017, five wax and acrylic paintings on individual wooden boards plus one stone slab, sand. 196x132cm | ![]() Easting 317547 Northing 5161112016, wax, clay, paint on canvas |
![]() Easting 448391 Northing 1294672016, mixed media on paper | ![]() Easting 185656 Northing 0755252016, mixed media on paper |
![]() Easting 448394 Northing 129474 #62016, mixed media on paper | ![]() Easting 448394 Northing 129474 #52016, mixed media on paper |
![]() Easting 448394 Northing 129474 #42016, mixed media on paper | ![]() Easting 448394 Northing 129474 #32016, mixed media on paper |
![]() Easting 448394 Northing 129474 #22016, mixed media on paper | ![]() Easting 448200 Northing 129196 #12015, mixed media on paper |
![]() Easting 448200 Northing 129196 #22015, mixed media on paper | ![]() Easting 185197 Northing 075861 #42014, mixed media on paper |
![]() Easting 185197 Northing 075861 #12014, mixed media on paper |