"The distant has become the near; the domestic,local and global intersect like never before; we have shared histories, shared connections but all of us have different visions of the future."
I use art as a method of enquiry and investigation. My working method involves a process of research, reflection and material play that rarely produces a definitive end or outcome. Instead I like to think of my work as small manifestations; something akin to hiatuses on a long journey.
The influences in my work are varied and include cultural theory, local history, current affairs as well as personal history and issues relating to identity. Over time, a number of divergent strands of conversation that skirt themes of connection, belonging and cosmopolitanism have manifested themselves. I am interested in our psychological relationship to each other. What are the origins, ramifications and consequences of these relationships? How are these relationships changing in an increasingly connected world where people have different views of the future? Fundamentally, I am interested in the glue that holds us together but also that which keeps us apart.
The language of materials, and the ability for them to shift and change, either over time or within a new setting, is of increasing interest. I am constantly seeking to find a balance between materials, ideas and processes.
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In 2016 I was invited to be part of the Cross Pollination project which is a departure from the usual subject matter I work with. Details of this collaborative project can be found on a separate tab to my other works.
I use art as a method of enquiry and investigation. My working method involves a process of research, reflection and material play that rarely produces a definitive end or outcome. Instead I like to think of my work as small manifestations; something akin to hiatuses on a long journey.
The influences in my work are varied and include cultural theory, local history, current affairs as well as personal history and issues relating to identity. Over time, a number of divergent strands of conversation that skirt themes of connection, belonging and cosmopolitanism have manifested themselves. I am interested in our psychological relationship to each other. What are the origins, ramifications and consequences of these relationships? How are these relationships changing in an increasingly connected world where people have different views of the future? Fundamentally, I am interested in the glue that holds us together but also that which keeps us apart.
The language of materials, and the ability for them to shift and change, either over time or within a new setting, is of increasing interest. I am constantly seeking to find a balance between materials, ideas and processes.
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In 2016 I was invited to be part of the Cross Pollination project which is a departure from the usual subject matter I work with. Details of this collaborative project can be found on a separate tab to my other works.
