It was not until I made a trip to Asia that I started introducing characters into my work. Based in Hong Kong and making 'satellite' trips out, I spent 6 months observing different cultures against incredible backgrounds both rural and urban. Up until then my work explored the light and colour in landscapes, and was absent of the story of the people who live their lives there. Now I hope it is all of these things.
Keen to transport people, perhaps strike up a curiosity or recollection of their own, I believe painting to not just be a means to produce an image, but a process that should enrich the painter as much as it should an audience.
I was recently invited to exhibit at this year's Biennale in Florence. It is the largest democratic artist-supported Biennale in the world. The Florence Biennale is an International Contemporary Art Fair held every two years in the historical Fortezza da Basso. The Biennale provides an invaluable opportunity to plug into the International Art Market, an opportunity I want to embrace. First though, I need to raise the funds to get my work there and on the walls. I need to gather at least €2,700 to take part. Should you want to make a donation however big or small please click the button below and you will be credited. I shall be producing a Biennale Series by way of thanks, which I will afterwards distribute among my sponsors. Thank you.