Personal statement

 

I am interested in the realisation of eternal form. The rhythms and patterns, harmony and balance inherent in nature are my guide. I am moved to create works which contain and reflect these qualities, and which unite the human soul in this dance.

My approach relates to the Eastern Artistic perspective: Inspiration lies with the rhythm of the 'cosmic life'.

In Taoist landscape painting all elements are there in order to emphasise by contrast the void. In my practice the elements, predominantly figurative, are also played out against a luminous void. I try to depersonalise the figure so as to make a general archetypal statement about the soul and its position within the cosmic order.

I relate strongly to Cezanne's later series of drawings, entitled 'Bathers', where the figures become internalised spiritual beings which are closely interwoven with the natural phenomena about them.

Brancusi stated, 'The Greatest Happiness is the contact between our essence and the eternal essence.' It is this contact with and embodiment of 'eternal principles' that is my goal.

My work spans Eastern and Western perspectives, combining observational drawing techniques, glazing and sfumato, and geometry. I continue to experiment with different methods and processes in order to most effectively capture the vision I have.

 
It is my belief that 'art' has the potential to bring people with an accelerated efficiency to an awareness of themselves and of life. It is my intention to fulfil this role as an artist.

 

 

Curriculum Vitae

 

 

Qualifications and Training

2000 PGCE Art & Design, Secondary, Middlesex University

1997 BA (Honours) Visual Arts, First Class, Lancaster University

 

Solo Exhibitions

2011 'VISIONS OF GREENESS', BANGOR MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY

2010 'Pre-Sence', (with Hywel Pratley and Robert Bodem)    

    London Wales Institute December 17th- 18th 2010

2010 'Mediumship', :The Studio:, Aberystwyth

2009 'Reverie', Alpine Cafe and Gallery, Betws-y-coed

2007 'New Works', The Alpine Cafe Gallery, Betws y-coed

2006 'Voices of Silence', Theatr Ardudwy, Harlech

 

Selected Group Exhibitions

2010 'Parallax', Royal Opera Arcade, Pall Mall, London

2009 'The Kyffin Williams Drawing Prize', Oriel Kyffin Williams,   

    Llangefni, Anglesey

2008 'Wales Portrait Award', Venues across Wales

2006 'Art North Wales' ,Summer Exhibition, Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw,

2006 'Welsh Artist of The Year', St. David's Hall, Cardiff

2006 'Group Exhibition', Redbill Gallery, Deeside 2005

2004 'Summer Exhibition', Tabernacle, Machynlleth, Wales

1997 'Northern Graduates', The Business Art Galleries, London

 

Awards and Press

1996 Scholarship for travel and materials, Fylde College,

    Lancaster University

1997 Independent on Sunday, Colour Supplement on the exhibition of

    Northern Graduates with personal mention