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, 10 February 2011

Bacteria project

My research for this project came from looking under the beds of teenage boys for cups and plates and discovering mould and caked on food clinging to the crockery. This took my research into organic forms and led me to look at old drain pipes, tropical diseases and mouldy bread.

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