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Decline and Fall - Rise of A Nation State
Oil on Canvas, 2023, 2.2m x 1.86
This is a work exploring conflict, Brexit, the dangers of nationalism and attempts at preservation of the past. The use of sandcastles as symbols of disintegrating power and the attempt to maintain it by the placement of beach flags alludes to economic deterioration. In the background, an Hogarthian rabble point to unrest as crumbling statues and columns decorate the skyscape. The militarisation of the brownies is a purposeful nod towards singular thinking and the widowed figure on the left represents the ensuing conflict. Colours are specifically chosen to reflect war in Europe and red, white and blue, as the colours of the UK.
This is a work exploring conflict, Brexit, the dangers of nationalism and attempts at preservation of the past. The use of sandcastles as symbols of disintegrating power and the attempt to maintain it by the placement of beach flags alludes to economic deterioration. In the background, an Hogarthian rabble point to unrest as crumbling statues and columns decorate the skyscape. The militarisation of the brownies is a purposeful nod towards singular thinking and the widowed figure on the left represents the ensuing conflict. Colours are specifically chosen to reflect war in Europe and red, white and blue, as the colours of the UK.
A Painting About If Adam Was a Brewer
Oil on Canvas, 2022, 2.2m x 1.86
I am suggesting that if Adam discovered he could make cider or calvados when Eve plucked the apple, the world could have become a different place. God is in despair as his church falls, and Eve has no need to cover her body in shame as she keeps Adam working on the brewing.
I am suggesting that if Adam discovered he could make cider or calvados when Eve plucked the apple, the world could have become a different place. God is in despair as his church falls, and Eve has no need to cover her body in shame as she keeps Adam working on the brewing.
The Last Supper (Greed)
Oil on Canvas, 2023, 2m x 1.8m
A sister painting to 'A Painting About Greed', this reflects consumption, in particular consumption to impress and to excess. The relationships between the women around the table are familiar to us all in the experience of supper parties where one-upmanship becomes verdant.
A sister painting to 'A Painting About Greed', this reflects consumption, in particular consumption to impress and to excess. The relationships between the women around the table are familiar to us all in the experience of supper parties where one-upmanship becomes verdant.
A Painting About Greed
Oil and Canvas, 2023 2m x 1.8m
This and its sister picture ‘The Other Last Supper’ explore greed, here in its form as resource hungry and harvesting in all its brutality and destruction.
This and its sister picture ‘The Other Last Supper’ explore greed, here in its form as resource hungry and harvesting in all its brutality and destruction.
A Painting About a Womans' Right to Live Her Life as She Lives Thank you (After Roe v Wade)
Oil on Canvas 2022 2.2m x 1.86
Made in response to the 2022 judgement in the USA preventing women from receiving abortions even if they have been raped, the painting charts a narrative through time, starting in the background with a teenage kiss, towards domestication in the foreground. Hints of the cultural and financial powerlessness inflicted on women when they become mothers are dotted throughout the painting, from the nun guard on the right hand side, the witch in front of the bonfire, the cat and her kittens and the appeal from the butcher woman for consumption of the rabbits' blood.
Made in response to the 2022 judgement in the USA preventing women from receiving abortions even if they have been raped, the painting charts a narrative through time, starting in the background with a teenage kiss, towards domestication in the foreground. Hints of the cultural and financial powerlessness inflicted on women when they become mothers are dotted throughout the painting, from the nun guard on the right hand side, the witch in front of the bonfire, the cat and her kittens and the appeal from the butcher woman for consumption of the rabbits' blood.
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Oil on Canvas, 2023, 2.6m x 1.8m
A painting that developed over a long period of time, embracing hypocrisy and human relationships with animals. The association of women with their pets is often derogatory and the spectre at the feast represents fertility looming behind the bride.
A painting that developed over a long period of time, embracing hypocrisy and human relationships with animals. The association of women with their pets is often derogatory and the spectre at the feast represents fertility looming behind the bride.
Breach of Solitude
Oil on Canvas,, 2022, 5ft x 4.2"
This painting can be read on two levels - firstly as a simple serene painting of women with children by the water, but secondly, in the background, there is a hawker representing the inevitable harassment on its way. The goat as a symbol of virility is a purposeful point to the lack of peace women get generally, when in a bathing costume.
This painting can be read on two levels - firstly as a simple serene painting of women with children by the water, but secondly, in the background, there is a hawker representing the inevitable harassment on its way. The goat as a symbol of virility is a purposeful point to the lack of peace women get generally, when in a bathing costume.
A Painting About When Childhood Dreams Go Wrong
Oil on Canvas, 2022 1.86m x 1.68
This painting reflects, symbolically, the loss of childhood things, be it playfulness or dreams. The moment of true elation is when the child drops his/ her toy.
This painting reflects, symbolically, the loss of childhood things, be it playfulness or dreams. The moment of true elation is when the child drops his/ her toy.
The Back Room
Oil on Canvas 2020 2.6m x 1.7
An empowerment picture of women having a lot of fun
An empowerment picture of women having a lot of fun
Still Life
Oil on Canvas, 2022, 1.86m x 1.6
This painting focuses on the domestication of women and how the life for many has not changed in the 'modern' world. When structures don't change to enable freedom of movement outside the house, womens' lives remain still.
This painting focuses on the domestication of women and how the life for many has not changed in the 'modern' world. When structures don't change to enable freedom of movement outside the house, womens' lives remain still.
Dog Walk
Oil on Canvas, 2021, 2.1m x 1.86
From the lockdown series, I often use animals to reflect true thought as they are not restricted by cultural niceties. The dog walker is dissaproving of the kissing couple, but it is her dog she allows to piss on the bench.
From the lockdown series, I often use animals to reflect true thought as they are not restricted by cultural niceties. The dog walker is dissaproving of the kissing couple, but it is her dog she allows to piss on the bench.
Kiss
Oil on Canvas, 2020, 1.m x 80 cm
Kiss2
Oil on Canvas, 2020, 1.2m x 80 cm
Bench Kissing
Oil on Canvas, 2020, 1.8m x 1.4cm
In Need of Guidance
Oil on Canvas, 2022, 1.86m x 1.68
The Guardians
Oil on Canvas, 2021, 1.2m x 80cm
Fairgrounds
Oil on Canvas, 2021, 1.2m x 80cm
The Sin of Optimism
Oil on Canvas, 2021, 0.8m x 0.4cm
Mummy Please Dont Go
Oil on Canvas, 2021, 1.2m x 80cm
Teenage Daydream
Oil on Canvas, 2020, 2.2m x 180cm
Time to Leave
Oil on Canvas, 2020, 1.8m x 1.6cm
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