About the Artist.

Artist Statement

My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the confluence of my upbringing in Maidenhead, UK and my current life in Emly, Co. Tipperary. "Borrowed Lines," my series of paintings, draws inspiration from the historical resilience of Japanese Boro textiles, once worn by peasants who transformed old garments into patchwork masterpieces. Mirroring the spirit of Boro, my artworks explore the beauty inherent in the discarded and forgotten, reflecting the evolving world around me.

In "Borrowed Lines," I layer paint on old boards, echoing the traditional Boro craft of patching and stitching textiles. This process becomes a visual narrative, carrying the history of prior incarnations and paying homage to sustainability. The encaustic technique, using heated beeswax, enhances the tactile quality of the paintings, symbolising the transformative nature of my creative process.

Contrasting this, my "Lost Cities" series takes on an abstract theme, constructing original artworks through a defined methodology. Influenced by my education and experiences, I merge imagery from various sources, exploring tensions within cityscapes. The heavily worked surfaces and closely guarded spacing in these paintings illustrate the complex intersections where coexistence demands respect and understanding.

Grounded in my educational background and experiences, I navigate the immediacy of our world with a sense of independence, often touching only the periphery of the structures supporting our everyday existence. Coexisting in a world deeply intertwined yet reliant on individuality, my paintings offer a visual exploration of the evolving tapestry of human experience, inviting viewers to contemplate the nuanced connections embedded within each piece.

Group Exhibitions.

“Dublin Painting and Sketching Club Annual Exhibition 2023”, Windmill QTR, Dublin. Sept. 2023.

“End-troducing” The Dance Cork Firkin Crane, Cork City, Oct 2022.

141th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Ulster Academy,  RUA, Belfast. 2022.

“Dublin Painting and Sketching Club Annual Exhibition 2022”,. Windmill QTR, Dublin. Sept. 2022

“Autumn Art Show ''. Sept 2022. Beframed, Cork.

“The Secret Garden” Kilkenny Arts Festival. Aug 2022.

“Kenmare Windows” Kenmare Arts Festival, Aug 2022.

“KFest” Killorglin. June 2022.“140th Annual Exhibition of the Royal Ulster Academy, 2021. RUA, Belfast.

“Dublin Painting and Sketching Club Annual Exhibition 2021”, Sept. 2021. Windmill QTR, Dublin.

“Autumn Art Show ''. Sept 2021. Beframed, Cork.

“Tracing Time”, IamofIreland. June 2021, Waterford.

“10 x 8 Show”, 20th Sept - 25th Oct 2019. Beframed, Cork.

“Vandalism Monument IV”, technician, 2012

"Young at Heart”. MAC, Birmingham, May 1994

“The Final Show”, Birmingham School of Art, June 1993.

“The Peripheral”, Maidenhead Library, July 1992.

Solo Exhibitions.

“Retro” June 2023. The Warren gallery, Skibbereen. 

“Fragmented Mind” Nov 2021. Kenmare Butter Market, Kenmare.

“Unlocked”. Aug-Oct 2021.Cahir Arts, Cahir.

“Horizons II, Rhyme or Reason!”, 10th Apr - 25th May 2019. Excel Arts Centre. Tipperary Town.

“Horizons!”, 9th Feb - 8th Mar 2019. South Tipperary Arts Centre. Clonmel.

“Blink and You’ll Miss It!”, 12th Jan - 19th Feb 2019. Craft Granary Cahir.

"RENDER”, 19th Jan - 20th Feb 2015. Excel Arts Centre. Tipperary.

Galleries.

Work currently at:

Cahir Arts, Cahir.

Gormleys, Dublin.

The Russell Gallery, Clare.

1608 Gallery, Bushmills.

The Mill Cove Gallery, Kenmare.

Be Framed, Cork.

Associated Interior Designers.

Auberry of London. London.

Workshops.

2014 Design Workshop, Small Town Studio, Kilbehenny.

2019 Open Family Workshops, Excel, Tipperary.

Education.

1989 “A” Levels in Art and Geography, Desborough School, Maidenhead, UK 

1990 Foundation Art and Design, Berkshire school of Art and Design. 

1993 BA Hons in Fine Arts, University of Central England, Birmingham, UK