About
In my artwork, I seek to explore the beauty found in imperfection and the passage of time, drawing inspiration from the Japanese philosophy of Wabi-Sabi and the ancient art of Raku pottery. My ink paintings are a reflection of the natural and the transient, capturing moments of beauty in their most raw and unrefined form. Through gestural and kinetic marks, I aim to evoke a sense of calm, acceptance, and an appreciation for the humble and the imperfect.
In contrast, my portrait paintings embody a meticulous search for perfection and detail. These works delve into the intricacies of human expression and identity, striving for an exacting realism that stands in stark opposition to the spontaneity of my ink paintings. The duality of my practice—embracing both the imperfect and the precise—mirrors the complexity of life itself, where moments of unguarded beauty coexist with those of careful creation.
Through this diverse approach, I invite viewers to experience the full spectrum of artistic expression, from the serene to the sublime.
Pen and Ink
Portraits
Exhibitions
Education
2007 Chelsea College of Art and Design Postgraduate Diploma in Fine Art
2003 London Metropolitan University BA Fine Art
Solo Shows
2023 Space Pop Up, London
2013 Vyner Street Gallery, London Face
2012 Vyner Street Gallery, London Born from the Shadows
Group Exhibitions
2024 Space Open, London
2023 London Art Biennale, London
2018 I'm Gonna Ask You Again - Cultivate @ Columbia Road London
2018 Intent Cultivate @ BSMT Space London
2017 Interact Cultivate @ Coates Gallery London
2017 Fragile Cultivate @ BSMT Space London
2016 Hackney Wicked Open Studio, London
2013 Smoking Inside Sara Twomey Gallery, London
2013 Group Exhibition Stour Space, London,
2013 Ten 3 Cultivate Vyner Street, London
2013 Tasty Modern Schwartz London, London
2013 Collective Exhibition Candid Arts, London
2012 From the Shadows Stour Space, London
2012 Dazed and Refused Arch Gallery, London
2011 Royal Institute of Oil Painters Mall Gallery, London
2007 Now Wash Your Hands Auto Italia, London
2007 100 Stories Mother Studios, London