I am an artist currently based in Lewes east Sussex. I have completed my studies at Brighton University,( BA, MA). My work, which is geometric forms arranged to achieve harmony and balance between surface, colour, and form, My ideas are centred on uniting abstraction with ancient mystical concepts which has intrigued Modernist artists during the latter part of the 19th century and early 20th.
I use traditional printmaking techniques such as aquatint, monotype, etching and woodcut. My recent work is in part derived from my interest in sacred geometry I am now in the process of developing ideas while trying to grasp the complexity behind such concepts and its relationship.
I am intrigued at how ancient civilisations looked at life and reality, using incredibly complex geometric concepts they developed theories for all forms including man, linking these concepts with universal phenomena they devised a way of understanding the proportions of the geometrical figures obtained in the classical manner by straightedge and compass, and of the harmonic relations of the human being with one another; the structure of plants and animals and natural objects, all of which are manifestations of the universal continuum.
I am also interested in how these concepts and theories resonate with modern thinking and how through my personal understanding of both, modern and ancient, my work can evolve to complement the theories, and including the work itself as part of the process, how the characteristics of the inks influence the surface and become part of the visual vivacity of the final image.
Education
2013 MA Fine Art, University of Brighton
2011 BA (Hons) Fine Art Printmaking), University of Brighton
2008 Foundation Diploma in art and design, Eastbourne College
Selected Exhibitions
One- artist’s residence Brighton - 2009
Brighton festival reception exhibition Brighton Dome - 2009
Brighton festival reception exhibition Brighton Dome - 2010
Rye art gallery- summer exhibition – 2010
R K Burt 3rd year Graduation exhibition London - 2011
Royal academy summer exhibition (Shortlisted) - 2014
Bainbridge open printmaking exhibition London - 2015
Bankside Gallery Masters printmaking exhibition - 2017
Worthing Museum open exhibition - 2021/22
Sussex Contemporary Newhaven - 2024
