Artist Statement
My practice explores the resilience of objects of beauty and their ability to carry stories across centuries. Inspired by my upbringing in rural Canada and life in Mid-Wales, I draw on the oral histories of my Welsh and Scottish heritage, as well as imagery from medieval religious paintings and ancient monuments.
My wall-based works incorperate painting, sculpture, and craft techniques. Each tablet-like piece is crafted with meticulous detail, featuring integral frames.
I am entranced by jewel-like objects imbued with a sense of magic, sacredness, danger, and connection to another realm.
Biography
I was born in 1989 in Toronto to a Scottish mother and a Welsh father. I grew up in the rural town of Minden, Ontario, Canada, surrounded by the iconic landscapes of rural Canada.
At sixteen, I left home to live in Japan for a year as part of a cultural immersion program. Visual cues and references from that transformative year continue to wash over my work.
Later, I lived in the Midwest of the United States and in the South West of England being a technical designer for international clothing brands.
After completing a year of mentorship at The Newlyn School of Art in Cornwall, I have exhibited my work throughout the United Kingdom, presented two solo exhibitions, and been featured in international publications.
In 2021, I became a mother, and by 2023, a mother of two. The experience of motherhood has been an incredible source of joy, growth, and inspiration. I currently work out of my studio in Builth Wells, Mid Wales.
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