Biography
Born in 1958 in Hertfordshire, I originally trained as a PA and spent many years working for a Pharmaceutical Company, then a Solicitor's Office. Later in life, after always being creative, followed my heart, achieving a Degree in 2-Dimensional Design at The University of Hertfordshire. I recently emerged as a Professional Artist and now work from my Studio Loft in a Hertfordshire Village, called Kimpton.
Home is a simple Greek Style which is reflected in my work as is the love of the mediterranean kitchen style garden. I Love being immersed in nature having spent my whole life cross country running which brings me joy.
Artist's Statement
The feel and style of my work reflects how I like to live, just the simple life.
Often working on several paintings at one time, layers of colour paint textures are built up, then unearthed with mark making. I am attracted to the distressed and unfinished. The odd piece of collage can also be added. Always looking for that abstract connection with blotches & tokens. Expecting nothing grand, just a simple naive composition of flattened shapes often overlaying distressed backgrounds.
simplicity - space - blotches - tokens
Inspired by Artists Jean Michelle-Basquiat for his graffiti style, Patrick Heron for his bold use of colour and Barbara Hepworth for her minimalist sculptures.
UP AND COMING SHOWS
Partisan, York - Spring 2024
Kimpton Art Show, Kimpton, Herts - May 2024
Ayot Art Show, Ayot St. Lawrence, Herts - June 2024
The Chair, Hay-on-Wye - June 17th-23rd 2024 (Solo Show)
PREVIOUS SHOWS
Silson Contemporary, Harrogate - Winter/Spring Show - January 28th 2023 (Group Show) - became a Gallery Artist 2023-2024
Kimpton Art Show, Hertfordshire - 1st May Bank Holiday Weekend 2023
Ayot Art Show, Hertfordshire - June 2023
EXHIBITING - My work sells to individual collectors in the UK and Internationally, plus Interior Designers