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 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. 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
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
EXHIBITED - Living Crafts, Childwickbury, Herts County Show, Ampthill, Woburn, Newgate Street, Art on the Common Harpenden, Art Nest, Six Artists Henley on Thames, Herts Open Studios, Broadway Gallery Open, Herts Open Studios, Inch Arts, Kimpton Art Show, Ayot Art Show, Aldenham Art Festival, The Old Lockup Gallery (Secret Postcard Show), Silson Contemporary Art Gallery
2023 January 28th- April 6th - Silson Contemporay Art Gallery - Winter/Spring Group Show
2023 January-November - Silson Contemporary Art Gallery