Over the years, my work has developed and adapted, but a constant theme is the interest and curiosity with nostalgia and the passage of time. My inspiration comes from the stories of the objects that surround us and the narratives embedded within everyday items, exploring the events that objects silently witnessed and the emotions they may evoke through image making/painting. Throughout the four years of visual arts degree, I have built a cohesive body of work. Using photography and mixed media, to expand and explore these themes. For my degree-show I built a body of work, working primarily with oil paints, utilizing unconventional canvases, such as curtains, bedsheets, and wallpaper, to create pieces that transcend traditional boundaries. By painting on these household objects, merging the worlds of art and domesticity, inviting viewers to reconsider the significance of the objects around them. Working with household items not only adds a unique texture and dimension to the work but also serves as a symbolic nod to the domesticity and comfort associated with family life. By repurposing these everyday objects as canvases for art, my work celebrates the beauty found in the ordinary and the profound connections that bind us to our past. One of the cornerstones of my practice is the use of old family images as source material. However, rather then than imposing these images onto the chosen canvases, the material itself is allowed to dictate the direction of the painting. In doing so, the material becomes an integral part of the artwork, shaping and influencing the final composition. The colours shape and size of the material feed into my decisions on the subject of the painting, controlling how much material the viewers see and experience. Through my work, I seek to capture the visual likeness and a familiar and comforting feeling the subjects evoke, the echoes of the past that linger within them—inviting viewers to reflect on their experiences and the stories that shape their lives and their environment.
