I have had a diverse approach to making for this project, and the exhibition presents an exploration of my interest in the materials and objects which the opportunity gave me access to. In this episode I will try to reflect […]
The second part of the blog is called Palace Community. Community engagement was an important part of the 20/20 Project, taking two main strands during the residency. I went to visit the Shah Jahan Mosque, a really beautiful […]
Part One: Looking and Dreaming I first became interested in exploring Woking Palace following a visit to Woking’s Story, a permanent museum at The Lightbox. The visit was planned prior to my interview for the 20/20 Project (which is a […]
Dappled rays of light reach through the leaves and petals, contrasts highlighted as one happy flower gets to shine her brightest. Happy (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Twirling and prancing, moving to a beat all of their own. Simply enjoying the utter freedom of the natural elements in which they’ve found themselves. Freedom (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Shying peeking out from their safe haven of purple protectiveness, aware of their brightness but not of their true beauty. Dare they fully announce themselves to the day? Only time will tell. Peeking (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Deep pinks and purples swish and sway with soft breezes ruffling petals, showing off layers to their most magnificent richness. Magnificence (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) available
Seemingly simple hues stretch upwards as they unfurl from their curled drowsiness as greet the day. They’re looking forward to their daily gossip. What mischief will they have caused to since last time? Mischievously Gossiping (mixed media on canvas, 12x16cm) […]
Winter light trickles through dense foliage, discerning where it will lay brief warmth. Colours are scantier at this time of year, but all the more dazzling in their blooms. Discerning Light (mixed media painting on canvas) available
Abundant pinks roam ecstatically in the knowledge that they’re looking their absolute best. If they were film stars in the twenties they’d be glamorously posing on ornate staircases, sipping champagne and holding the fanciest cigarette holders. Abundant Pinks (mixed media […]
Gloriously rambling and reaching, all stems overlapping, just happily making sure everyone has a space and a voice, regardless of size or longevity. How lovely to be able to live in a world of such harmonious co-existence. Wildly Blooming (mixed […]
Frothy lacy layers swing and swish in rhythm to the gentle breeze as if in an elegant waltz. Waltzing (mixed media painting on canvas board, 30x30cm) available
These blooms look to be seemingly bold as their upwardly mobile heads seek the best light to find their fortune. Is this a façade? Are they simply searching for a way to protect those delicate folds? Delicately Bold (mixed media […]
Emboldened blooms bat their lashes, catching attention like feathers on a hat. They’re closest to the sky, and expand across their space, stretching and growing, delighting in glorious sunshine. They also have another purpose, they’re challenging you to see what’s […]
Delightfully bobbing heads preen and chatter, toasting their colourful exuberance with matching multi-coloured bubbles. They know how they dazzle, and whenever they see someone else notice, their bright smiles become brightness personified. Dazzling Chatter (mixed media painting on canvas) available
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Pink-tinged blooms sparkle their merriment. Fizzing with sunshine-filled joy, these abundant blooms know they’re looking their most marvellous today. Sparkling Merriment (mixed media painting on canvas) available Sparkling Merriment is the sixth canvas in this 9-piece painting. You can see […]
Gorgeous pink hues sprinkle and scatter as the sun reaches the day’s highest point. Hearts open to the elements, bees swooping for nectar, it’s one of those sparkly days of effervescence. Effervescence (mixed media painting on canvas) available Effervescence is […]
Fluffy pink fronds sway this way and that, tickling and teasing wherever they land – like a feather boa being swept over a bare shoulder. Always impressive, forever impractical but completely marvellous in their frivolity. Fluffy Pink Fronds (mixed media […]
Vibrant swathes envelope and caress as they softly adorn surrounding foliage, brightening even the dullest of days. Vibrant Swathes (mixed media painting on canvas) available Vibrant Swathes is the third canvas in this 9-piece painting. You can see how the […]
Sleepy petals stretch and unfurl in the morning sun. Floral bridges are made as they reach and extend. Hellos and good mornings ruffle along these unnoticed fairy byways, making even the grumpiest early-waker turn on their smile. Floral Bridges (mixed […]
Cuddling up and blooming simultaneously, just like they did when they were budding. Not so much space now for their dense plumage, but they make room just the same. Seeking the comfort of the other is where these gorgeous flowers […]
