Predominantly figurative in form, abstraction seeps in to my paintings as themes of the relationship between figure and form struggle for attention. Areas of flesh are interrupted with abstract and...
Although figurative in form, the focus of my works is not only on the body, but also its relationship with landscape and abstraction. This creates an interesting tension as the concept of institutionalising the body is considered. Areas of flesh are interrupted with regimented abstract geometric shapes applied over the loose and intuitively applied paint underneath. Expressing the physicality of the body through paint with an instinctive way of working whilst still maintaining control is essential.