As an artist living and working in North Yorkshire, I make work inspired by architecture. From my studio at Art Happens Here (AHH Studio Collective) in Malton, I work on site responsive projects, exhibit and sell artwork, and deliver adult drawing sessions.​
An interest in architecture began early, noticing details that shape the atmosphere of a room - lines traced on wallpaper patterns, the touch of brass door knobs, or how passages of light fall on walls and floors.
Starting with video or photographs gathered on site, I handle material through the rhythm of drawing, working with layers of mixed media on paper to expose sensory responses that bring unexpected aspects to light. I am interested in uncovering forgotten or reimagined elements, while playing with architectural features such as texture or pattern.
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Recent work is inspired by architectural light. For me, there are compelling connections with shifting tensions between exterior and interior, public and private. Some of my work comprises layers of drawings on translucent paper that are presented to respond to light, gradually altering the character of the work, revealing different aspects over time.
