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