| I am interested in creating evocative images of myths, archetypes, landscapes, theatre and stories, filled with the joyful energy of colour. I aim to awaken associations in the unconscious mind, evoking atmosphere through colour and texture, drawing the viewer into the narrative of a story. Cecil Collins wrote (in 1935) - "My works are visual music of the kingdoms of the imagination. There is in all human beings a secret, personal life - untouched, unprotected, won from communal life. It is this sensitive life which my art is created to feed and sustain. Thus is my art truly functional." I would echo much of this in describing my work, except that I feel this "secret life" has many elements that we hold in common so that it becomes universal rather than personal. Klee speaks of art that "makes the invisible visible". I hope that my images (which are made to be lived with, in the home and over time) will provide a way into another reality, a healing reality for many people. |
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Exhibitions
Group Shows
Bristol Printmakers Workshop, Bristol Artspace, Bath Artist Printmakers, Association of Illustrators 'Images' Annual, Bath Fringe Festival Art Fair, Richard Demarco European Art Foundation Auction, Royal West of England Academy.
Solo Shows
Window Arts Centre, Bath Fringe Festival, Underground Gallery, Bath, The Edge Restaurant, Bath, Colston Hall, Bristol, Rooksmoor Gallery, Bristol.
My work is often on display in group shows at Window Arts Centre, where I help to organise exhibitions.
Contact:
Email progress@ukonline.co.uk
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