Artists Statement - Autumn 2007

Landscape has always interested me as a subject matter. It is infinite and geographical. It has a sense of place, mood, constantly changing light and atmospheric condition. Landscape is the reason for travel, seeking ever new vistas of inspiration.

Painting, especially in oil, embraces my emotional response to landscape. It evokes nostalgic memories of atmospheric encounters, sometimes sublime and sometimes pastoral. My bold, loose painterly style deliberately gives viewers permission to bring their own personal narrative to the work.

After 20 years as a graphic artist I began studying for a BA in fine art. At around this time I became interested in sculpture, especially ceramic. Strong forms have developed inspired by the perfection of the human figure. Sensitively fired using Ancient Japanese Raku, Smoke or Crystalline techniques.