In the process of translating the world, many factors come together, both from the conscious and subconscious mind. As a painter I try to bring as much as I can to help this interaction, including years of practice, study of the masters, concepts of light, colour and composition. In the end though, it is the unplanned and chance effect that usually makes a painting work and so I do my best, when I paint to step back and just let it happen.

It is the act of painting, turning the visible, transitory world into an object for contemplation and reflection that excites me. My subjects vary according to the seasons and my mood. Whether a simple arrangement of apples, or the vast open skies of East Anglia, it is the act of painting and drawing that is the real subject of my art.

 

Aritst CV

Education

2008-2009 - PGCE - Life Long Learning Sector - University College Suffolk

1996-99 - Painting & Drawing BA (hons) - Swansea Institute

1994-96 - General Art & Design - Suffolk College

Exhibitions & Residencies

2009 -Ipswich Art Society - Open Exhibtion

2008 - Ferini Art Gallery - From the Model

2008 - MF Frames - Below The Sea, Beside The River

2008 - Key Arts - Footprint

2008 - Key Arts Members Show

2007 - Eyestorm Gallery - Open Exhibition

2007 - Old Masters Residency - Christchuch Mansion

2007 - Off Centre - Nero Artists Show - Ancient House

2007 - Tryptich Show - St Mary-at-the- Quay Church

2007 - Key Arts Members Show - St Mary-at-the- Quay Church

2006 - Open Exhibition at Halesworth Gallery

2006 - Participated in residency with Annabel Mednick at Mary at the Quay

2006 - Solo Show at Mary at the Quay - presenting work produced during residency.

2006 - Artist in Residence - Mary at the Quay Church, Ipswich2004 - Christmas Show with Chambers Gallery - Corn Exchange, Ipswich

2004 - Summer Exhibition - Tourist Information Centre, Ipswich

1999 - Final Degree show - Swansea Institute