My work comprises a series of paintings that focus on suspense and mystery. They evoke a certain time and period, featuring collections. These collections hold a sense of nostalgia and sentimentality not only to the artist but to the viewer as well. My palette is vibrant, contrasting starkly with the burnt umber backgrounds I leave on my paintings. The subjects in my paintings burst with colour, balancing against the muted umber backdrop. To truly appreciate my work, you need to get up close and personal, giving yourself a chance to decipher what's revealed and what's concealed. Is there a recurring theme? Each painting lends itself to the next chapter, in the room or the space amongst the objects, starting with chairs, then lampshades, a hidden mannequin, an array of porcelain dolls to a shelf of cowboy boots giving a sense of the artist's character. Is this a story about the forgotten? You tell me.
