 lthough my training has been in traditional drawing and painting skills, including trompe l’oeil, I have always been experimental in my approach. My work is figurative and as well as abstract.
I start from observation of a place, a situation, a feeling. Whatever the subject I ask questions: What if? What is the mood? Does it convey real atmosphere? What lies beneath? How does this make me feel? Where is the tension? I enjoy being challenged to interpret an idea in a new way whether through use of line, mark, colour, mixed media, texture or tone. My abstract work is often intuitive and inspired my memories. I would describe myself as a painter/surface designer.
Jurassic Coast
Having been inspired by the coastal landscape of Dorset when I first arrived in Dorset I wanted to use natural materials and highly textured surfaces to explore the possibilities of interpreting the different elements of great age, erosion and the battle between sea and rock.
Media: Canvas, wood, plaster sand, metal, paint, rope and shell worked inside box frames.
Hot Wax, Cool Art!
By using traditional SE Asian batik methods on Chinese and Japanese paper I have created a vibrant, contemporary body of work based on memories of life in SE Asia. Each piece of work is unique and totally unrepeatable due to the unpredictable outcomes of using hot wax, dyes and discharge methods on different papers. This work shows the influences of travel and the diverse cultures encountered. My work is often infused with SE Asian motifs, symbolism, colour and calligraphy. Meditation has played an important part in the creative process.
Liquid
Current and ongoing experimental work using the batik methods above for the theme of Water. I am mainly concerned with the movement of water, the reflections of light and distorted images on top and also what lies beneath.
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| Education & History |
| 1967 - 1970 |
Trained as an art teacher at Wentworth Castle College of Education, University of Sheffield.? Passed with distinction in practice. |
| 1970 - 1992 |
Taught art at various schools in Surrey and London holding positions as Head of Art and Deputy Head of school. |
| 1993 |
Achieved a TEFL Qualification |
| 1996 - 2004 |
Lived and taught art in Hong Kong and Singapore travelling extensively through SE Asia absorbing culture, |
| 2007 |
Won a ￡5000 award for the school by Participating in the Creative Action Research Awards sponsored by The Arts Council and Creative Partnerships. |
| Exhibitions |
2001
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Friends of the National Museum, Singapore at the Singapore Art Museum. |
2002
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Friends of the National Museum of Singapore at the Ancient Civilisations Museum. |
Chateau D’Arts Group Show.
Open Studio Kim Yam Road, Singapore. |
2003
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Pukekhoe Art aTd Culture Centre, Pukekhoe, New Zealand |
| 2004 |
Landmark Arts, Teddington
Kingston Open, Kingston upon Thames |
| 2007 |
Bournemouth Art Club Annual Exhibition. |
| 2008 |
Dorset Arts Weeks Open Studio |
| Selected for the Dorset Art Weeks Trig Showcase Exhibition. |
| Selected for St Barbe’s Open Exhibition, Lymington. Awarded Highly Commended. |
| Selected for the Southampton City Art Gallery themed exhibition- The Art of Water |
| Ringwood Art Society- Jubilee Cup 1st Prize for Best Work in another Medium. |
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