This piece was the very first artwork I created in my brand new studio and is therefore called New Beginnings. It captures the excitement, energy and anticipation that comes with positive change and a fresh start. I created it spontaneously and without planning or rigid process as I wanted to put onto the canvas the emotion of the moment without filtering it or watering it down in any way. I hope it will bring some spontaneity, and a splash of colour to you.

The original artwork as well as prints are available in my Saatchiart portfolio.

This piece was created during the first weeks of the COVID 19 lockdown period. It consists of 3 layered photos that together contribute to the meaning of the artwork. Looking out of my window after a sandstorm, the sand that had settled onto the floor outside, it had patterns 'drawn' into it by the swirling winds. For me the wind is so changeable and unpredictable thus acting as a symbol for the unpredictable times that stormed upon us and forced us into lockdown. This is the first layer of the image.
The second layer is of an anatomical, paper cut study of a cross section of the human brain. A symbol of the incredible ingenuity, creativity and resilience of humans even in the face of a global pandemic. Weather it be the front line workers, the vaccine researchers or people turning to creativity to pass the time in confinement.
Finally, the geometric pattern, based on the number twelve, represents the passing of each part of the day, of new routines carved out of the confusion of quarantine. For some, a never ending humdrum of monotony, others a time of deep worry, and still others a time to reunite and bond with close family. This piece could be seen to capture the best of humanity during a trying time, a rewiring of our brains for the common good, a time when many changed their routines to keep others safe.

The recent serious illness of a loved one led me to reflect and question personal, deep rooted, almost subconscious assumptions about life, health and spirituality. Rules and self imposed laws created deep down in response to life experience, hurt and sometimes misguided ‘understandings’ of the world are an attempt to bring order to seemingly chaotic emotional experience. The process of looking at oneself, not only physically but spiritually, can be difficult as reflected in the intense, tired eyes of the subject in the portrait. The scattered scarlet, geometric skin patterns hint at the underlying rules and decisions about self. Decisions made in the past and held deep down that affect current actions, thoughts and emotions. The raw, red hues hint at the pain of change, of looking closely at uncomfortable assumptions, of rediscovering order and the effort of defying the unwavering pull of entropy. Perhaps though, the turquoise background hints at a better day to come, a blue sky will return. I hope that this painting can give solace to one suffering, can perhaps be a way to connect, a way to say you're not alone.

Stitched, burned, cut & collaged, painted and layered. The many textures and processes allude to layers of history, pain, anguish - of memories stitched together randomly and sometimes inaccurately or cut into the collective unconscious of those who have suffered.

The central geometry represents the power of Today and the potential we have to adapt. Those of us with inaccurate ancestral memory have a chance to reeducate ourselves and seize the opportunity for change that we have in our grasp. Those of us who have suffered, have a much needed opening to tell our history and own our story without being gaslighted.

This is my second piece created in response to the current events that have affected so many of us around the world and has led to the #blacklivesmatter movement. With the sale of this artwork, I pledge to give 10% of the profit to the charity Amnesty International or Stop Hate UK as a way to support justice and change in our society. To prove this, I will provide the purchaser with confirmation of the contribution, via email.

A symbol of hope, the central pentagonal geometric element in this painting could be seen to represent Humankind. Split apart, seemingly separated yet touching at its highest point. Brought together by our highest ideals of unity, fairness and togetherness there is hope that we can reunite and strengthen fractured aspects of our society. This is part of my response to the social unrest, the highlighting of systemic racism, unfair treatment and separation between the treatment of white people and people of colour which has been brought to a head after the horrific killing of George Floyd. The curved, blue riverlike aspect could be seen to represent our history as it flows unrelentingly forward towards our shared future. In the words of the America author, Kekla Magoon, 'The river moves but it follows a path. When it tires of one journey, it rubs through some rock to forge a new way. Hard work, but that's its nature.' As humans, we are constantly forging new paths in our history but there are times when this forging is 'hard work', uncomfortable and even bloody. This is why hope is so important, the aspiration and yearning for change and a shared better future. With the sale of this artwork, I pledge to give 10% of the profit to the charity Amnesty International or Stop Hate UK as a way to support justice and change in our society. To prove this, I will provide the purchaser with confirmation of the contribution, via email.