prelude

Photographic image of artist in their studio surrounded by houseplants and sketchbooks. In the foreground is a teapot with a succulant planted inside. A Yukka plant is on the desk. Artist is wearing a cosy burgundy sweatshirt which was thrifted.

I am a British artist, living in North Wales, currently studying a masters in Fine Art at Aberystwyth University, which I began in September 2024. I received a Bachelors in Fine Art Degree with Honours (Magna cum Laude) at the State University of New York, Purchase College when I emigrated to New York and lived there from 2000 – 2020.

Nature and environmental conservation are the central focus of my work as an artist, and it represents who I am. Much of my work is guided by experimentation, process, exterior and interior experiences, and emotional responses. From concept through to the finished piece, my art is created to communicate a deeper understanding about myself and my relationship with the Earth, and all biological organisms that inhabit it. Every piece that I produce becomes a segment of a wider dialogue between different entities, including my audience.

My art is driven mostly by a surge of powerful emotions developed over a lifetime, including personal experiences fused with environmental degradation. I have a deep connection to our planet, especially the land where I live in North Wales. Conveying hope and focusing on the extraordinary ecology in my work is integral to my practice. My intention is to raise an awareness about the unique and often invisible biodiverse worlds on Earth.

Living and working sustainably with a minimal footprint is very important to me and I limit my use of traditional media such as watercolours and gouache. Using ethical and sustainable options and having a fastidious clean-up routine that does not involve contamination in the water or other areas of the environment. I am also experimenting with naturally derived elements found, or grown in my garden to create pigments and the intention is to incorporate this into my practice. Alternative materials such as soil, plants and iron oxide are used to create natural colour and texture in my work. I have designated areas in the garden for growing organic edibles, cut flowers, and plants for making my own pigments and dyes from.