My recent work involves the use of portraiture as the starting point of enquiry. It is an investigation through process which involves layers of pigment and other elements which are applied, moved, scraped back and manipulated.
Light is important. I like to work at different times of the day (and night). The polarities of morning light, evening dark and strong colour of the day challenge my perceptions of the developing image.
In my studio I have newspaper cuttings which document contemporary issues: books on poetry and philosophy. Current reading is "Promises, Promises" Essays on Literature and Psychoanalysis by Adam Phillips. Through the "mapping" a dialogue is set up through which questions of identity and consciousness are explored.

Translation 2001
Natural and hand dyed
cotton with quilting

Collection 2004
Hand dyed linen
with quilting
63cm x 96cm

Dualities 2000
Wallhanging in two
sections.
200cm x 60cm
hand dyed linenaplique