Exploration of self, through unique encounters with nature, place and culture.

Vessels of a Breathing Place (2025)

Artist Statement:

This collection delves into the journey of exploring place, allowing me, as an artist, to experience the Tamar Wetlands. Each circular image offers a distinct world, inviting exploration and capturing fleeting moments in both time and space, guiding me along a path of self-discovery. This space for observation, akin to arranging the myriad facets of the ecosystem within a delicate petri dish, births a fresh perspective through which to behold them. It presents a means to contemplate scale, the intricate dance between science and nature, and the transformative processes of recognition and assessment.

The style of the Wetlands significantly influences my artwork that explores colour as an expressive form, particularly in the colour palette I choose. I aimed for the colours to represent the ‘Golden Hour’, a natural phenomenon that offers a stunning and distinctive range of shades created by natural light, rather than artificial lighting. I utilise a warm, earthy colour palette inspired by natural materials from the Wetlands to amplify that authentic earth sensation. This specific time of day presents challenges due to its fleeting nature, but I embrace the opportunity to allow nature to dictate the colours in my images. By layering these images, I aim to create a visual journey that encapsulates the essence of time and place. This connection to the Wetlands is essential; the evolving light and colours throughout the day bridge my artistic expression to the physical landscape, enriching the viewer's experience.

  • In a Week, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • Staying Away, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • Count Down, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • These are Trying Times, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • Growing Breathe, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • Keep Going, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • They're Listening, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • History Remains, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

  • Please do not Touch, 2025.

    5×5” (125mm x 125mm)

    Digital print on Gloss Fujifilm paper.

ME, MYSELF AND I.. (2024)

Artist Statement:

We exist as embodied beings, fundamentally shaped by our physical forms. Our bodies are not only vessels for movement; they are the means through which we engage with the world around us. Whether through touch, sight, or other senses, our physical presence profoundly influences how we understand and interact with our environment. For me, this reality is particularly poignant due to my family history and genetic predisposition, which led me to anticipate a range of health issues throughout my life.

This instability creates frustration, highlighting our bodies’ inherent unpredictability as they evolve through life. Unfortunately, our social and cultural contexts often ignore this diversity in physical capabilities. Moreover, our experiences of embodiment can be significantly impacted by external forces such as illness, accidents, and trauma. These factors can reshape our understanding of ourselves and leave lasting marks, both visible and invisible, on our bodies.

The aftermath of such experiences can create a complex relationship with our physical selves, where past traumas alter our perception and interaction with the world. Autoimmune diseases underscore the fragility of our bodily systems. This condition arises when the body’s natural defence mechanism fails to distinguish between its cells and those that are foreign. Consequently, the immune system mistakenly turns against itself, which leads to a feeling of betrayal in the self. I can’t trust my body to protect me because it has turned against me, leading to a range of complications that can significantly affect daily life.

ME, MYSELF AND I.. (2024)

and I (2024)

Me, myself.. (2024)