My research into the photos of my blood cells as self-portraits, insights into myself, the ‘self’, have led me to contemplate parts of who I am and my identity. It’s been an enlightening journey so far – I’ve found that […]
All the topics I’m interested in (cultural identity, the uncanny) are quite challenging, and this is no exception. I think this (the topics: sexuality, queer studies, gender identity), might be the most challenging so far. It’s not a topic that […]
In thirty days where lots of people’s lives have taken twists, turns and summersaults (including mine), I’m delighted to have created these tiny colourful canvas paintings. Adding to my Beautiful Blooms Collection, these paintings were created using collage as a base […]
Recording my art practice throughout my residency with CAS + my experience working with the students and the artwork they produce for the project.
Some analysis I wanted to take a few weeks time off from posting anything, but my desire to work is greater than necessary. The reason why I wanted to take some time off is because I wasn’t happy with my […]
Art and a cuppa at Gravelly Barn, in the EJD Studio. Braughing Herts
While it’s great that the bursaries are available, on further examination it requires you to have had a solo exhibition or have I misunderstood?! Also they do not seem to take into account those who work with ceramics who may […]
Pale pink petals froth and flutter as these blooms shake themselves to reveal their true beauty. Deceased appendages discarded, they can truly dazzle their beholder with freshly coiffured-locks. Dazzling Pinks (mixed media painting on canvas) available Dazzling Pinks is the […]
Frothing petals fizz over their fellow blooms like confetti, as a less than gentle breeze lifts them from their roots and scatters them with wild abandon. Fizzing Confetti (mixed media painting on canvas) available Fizzing Confetti is the eighth canvas […]
My mind is racing after visiting the three locations – train stations – where I have been asked to make temporary works this summer. Next Friday I have to submit an initial sketch/concept … I really wish that was […]
I’m going to take some time off indefinitely to look after my health. Nothing bad has happened, I just figured I needed some time for a little self-care. For now, I won’t be on social media and this blog. Sometimes […]
early on in the planning of this project, we discussed taking the workshops to where the people are. we tried this at the church, and this garnered interest, but no new participants at our sessions. since last i wrote, we […]
Can a-n offer exhibition insurance? Thanks Max
Hi I am back with a-n and would like to take up chat about being a new older artist; that is if you have returned to or started a visual art practice in later life. There was a correspondence on […]
I’ve been editing the photos of my cells. I was expecting the typical circular forms of the red and white blood cells, those images we are so familiar with from school biology and TV documentaries and I am very excited […]
Lushly expanding, every nook and cranny filled. It’s not just the flowers that shine with verve in the sunshine, their leafy counterparts dance in the light too. Sunshine Dancing (mixed media painting on canvas) available Sunshine Dancing is the seventh […]
In days when it is hard to tell how do we illustrate the contradictions?
I’ve was debating on what to actually name this piece earlier, because hORALble didn’t seem like the ideal title. It just wasn’t working for me intuitively – it didn’t click. With further inspection, I’ve found that the humour lapsed the […]
