Artists Statement
A recurring theme in my work to date has been to capture an essence of speed, from the stillness of elderly people sitting in residential homes to the darting quickness of flocking birds. Trees display paradoxical qualities of motion and in this way have inspired my latest body of work.
Everyone has experienced that moment on a bright Summer or crisp Autumnal day. Looking up through the free canopy you marvel at the glory of nature on view.
There is a timeless quality to these moments that are rare.
In these paintings heightened colour defines layers of leaves and branches, spiralling upwards towards twinkling glimpses of white or blue skylight.