BACKGROUND
Originally from the East Sussex coast near Brighton, I’ve long considered myself a free yet restless spirit—drawn to exploration, change, and the unknown. Two years ago, I settled on Ynys Môn with my young family. The island's wild beauty continues to influence my creative journey.
Art has become my sanctuary—a space to relax, reflect, and reconnect with myself. What began as a personal escape from the trauma of the frontline has evolved into a dynamic creative practice. Through photography, Print, sculpture and painting I’ve found new ways to express emotion and respond to the world around me in a more abstract, intuitive form.
I view myself as a non-conformist who seeks the thrill of new experiences and the freedom to explore. I think I have inherited this restless spirit from my ancestors and their desire to venture far and wide. Immersing myself in the cultures and landscapes of distant places. My family’s adventurous spirit can be traced back to the days when my ancestors braved the stormy Atlantic seas aboard the Mayflower.
I’m deeply inspired by the works of Japanese ukiyo-e masters Katsushika Hokusai and Utagawa Hiroshige, especially their use of geometric composition and the harmony they create between form and nature. My fascination with the interplay of shape and the natural world is also reflected in my admiration for Neolithic architecture—standing stones and circles that echo a quiet, reverent minimalism.
In my contemporary work, I draw from the raw, expressive energy of artists like Franz Kline, Pierre Soulages and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Their unfiltered visual language and playful symbolism inspire me to explore spontaneity, rhythm, and bold contrasts—imbuing my work with both emotional intensity and layered meaning.
At the heart of my practice is a desire to create forms that feel both ancient and immediate—lines and shapes that hint at branches, hills, stones, and sky. The liminal, the spaces in between. My art seeks to connect with something elemental and timeless.
Life has been a fascinating journey of change, discovery, and personal growth. I am excited to explore the limitless possibilities that creativity offers.
I am currently studying a BA Fine Art Hons Degree at Bangor, North Wales