Colour fills me with joy and serves as a profound connection to both the natural world and the people within it. My work is not about representation; rather, it is more akin to sculpting with light. My paintings occupy a space between object and artwork—neither acting as windows into the world nor as arenas for self-expression, but existing as a ‘thing’ in their own right.

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My journey as a painter began in my youth while working as an actor. I painted local landscapes and sold them in pubs to supplement my income. In my 50s, I immersed myself in regular art classes, including life drawing, which ultimately inspired me to pursue a part-time art degree. Over the course of eight years, I continued my studies with the Open College of the Arts, which, at the time, was part of the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and is now part of the Open University.

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In July 2024, I was thrilled to graduate from UCA with a BA (Hons) in Painting (2:1), marking a significant milestone in my artistic journey.

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I was honoured to be selected for The Graduate Art Show at the Vanner Gallery in Salisbury, long-listed for the Beep Biennial, and recognized as a Highly Commended Winner of the Homiens Art Prize (Summer 2024).