My work is very textural and predominantly uses mixed media techniques. Organic materials and natural forms inspire my practice and are informed by primary and secondary research.

Overall, the focus of my work often reflects the disturbing aspects of nature, which we often don't notice. This may take the form of skin diseases, dirty hands, gangrene or the after effects of a nuclear fallout. I take the viewer to what they think maybe a colourful, pretty piece of work, but on reflection it is the disturbing aspects of a world we don't see which is most significant.

The artist's that have been most influential to me are street artist Slinkachu, and the sculptor Ron Mueck. Much of my work challenges or abstracts perspective as well as viewers preconceptions. Like these artists, I aim to push the boundaries of my subject in order to force a reaction from the audience.











Thursday, 27 January 2011

Chicken wire and paper pulp form

Chicken wire dropped in paper pulp. This work was inspired by the study of the common garden snail. The work is constructed from chicken wire, electrical wire wrapped in torn fabrics and finely woven copper wire threaded through the  armature. This is then dipped in paper pulp. The sculpture represents the emergance of the snail's body from its shell, mirroring my own growth in confidence.
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