Paintings

My artistic journey has led me to create what I affectionately call my paintings, though they diverge significantly from traditional painted works. These pieces are primarily executed on stretched canvas, and occasionally on plywood supported by a stretcher.

These works are process based by deliberately oxidising copper and iron filings, to create a chemical transformation. This process is further enhanced by the incorporation of found objects, each imbued with its own history and narrative.

While residing in London, my artistic practice was deeply intertwined with the unique environment of the River Thames. I meticulously collected objects that had been carried in by the low tide, each piece a testament to the river’s ceaseless flow and the stories it carries. These found objects, are not merely inclusions but integral components that contribute to the thematic depth of my work. They serve as tangible links to the passage of time and the ephemeral nature of existence.

This work is a profound reflection on loss and the indelible imprints it leaves upon one’s life. The very act of oxidation, a process of decay and transformation, mirrors the way experiences, particularly those of loss, reshape our being. The found objects, having been discarded and then reclaimed, symbolise the enduring presence of the past and the way it continues to inform the present. Each piece is designed to evoke the “imprints of time,” capturing the subtle yet powerful traces left by moments, events, and emotions. This body of work marks the genesis of my sculptural practice, laying the foundation for future explorations in three-dimensional form and material transformation.