Artwork Collections
My collections are developed slowly over time, each one growing from a particular place, idea, material or way of working. Some are ongoing bodies of work, while others reflect a specific period in my creative practice, a change in environment or a shift in process.
Across all collections, my work is deeply inspired by the natural world, especially coastal landscapes, textures, patterns and the quiet details often found beneath the surface. I enjoy experimenting with materials and techniques, allowing each piece to evolve organically through hands-on making.
Not all works within these collections are available for purchase, but each one plays an important role in my creative journey. You’re invited to explore the collections below, learn more about the stories behind them, and view any pieces that are currently available to buy.
What Lies Beneath
This collection has developed over the last two years and was created and exhibited in 2018 and 2019 with new work added since. Continuing with my love of the ocean and all things in, under and surrounding it, I have produced an artwork series that demonstrates my love of colour, texture, shape, form, pattern and composition, as well as allowing me to continue to experiment with selected materials and challenge the traditions of Art.
Earth Journeys
These artworks are part of an ongoing collection that began in 2020 after my debut solo exhibition "What Lies Beneath" at Fern Street Gallery in 2019. The ideas for a new collection flowed on from my previous work and I began developing my techniques, exploring new themes, gathering more inspiration from my weekly walks, weekends exploring the local environment as well as trips overseas. I wanted this new collection to demonstrate my enjoyment for art-making using different art techniques, exploring ideas to create works with painting, collage, printmaking, sculpture, fibre art & ceramics.
Rockpools
This collection reflects my intrigue and fascination with Rock Pools, the colours, layers, plantlife, creatures and textures I see. I used a variety of paper materials to experiment with layers, the translucency and surface texture of the imagery. The colour palette emerged as I built up the layers, not always knowing how it would look. The added stitching is a new technique I have adopted to apply linear detail and to the imagery and it has allowed me to experiment and combine other skills that I love to use, in an unconventional way.
Tidelines
"Tidelines" is an ongoing series of artworks inspired by my morning walks and observations from my art studio window. Every walk I take allows my visual memory to soak up the colours, patterns, texture, movement in the ocean and on the sand. I am constantly amazed by the ever-changing landscape of the coastline and the creatures and plants of the sea I find washed up or living around the rocks. This abundance of inspiration will continue to provide me with ideas and opportunities to develop and experiment with many new creative processes.
Birds
This collection was created when I learnt about a local bird festival that takes place just down the coast in October each year. It formed part of a group exhibition I was involved in and each piece was the result of a series of experimental processes I have been working on, using new materials and techniques.
The birds - Splendid Fairy Wrens, are a joy to watch in and around my garden. Their distinctive shape, colours and character are just beautiful. Combined with the wild grasses, the ocean and the colours of the coastline, this collection has been very rewarding and satisfying to produce.
Ceramics
Creating in clay is a truly therapeutic material to work with. Its versatility is endless and the textural qualities of clay are stunning. In this new collection, I am returning to basics with the construction and glazing techniques. Simplicity is the focus of the design along with the use of found materials.
Lino Prints
I first learnt the art of Lino Printing when I was at school. My teacher was a textile specialist and she introduced this art form and encouraged us to experiment with different printmaking techniques including fabric printing. The process of carving out the lino material was something I really connected with, creating relief texture and patterns and playing with positive & negative space within an image. I am now continuing to enjoy Lino Printing as an art form and as with my other art practices, I am also enjoying taking an experimental approach to printing-making, combining Lino Print, Collagraph and Mono Printing in my 2D art on canvas and board as a collage element.