Broadly, my work deals with character, identity and survival strategies; and is my attempt to understand, interpret and laugh at the complexities of life, the dynamics of interaction, our needs, patterns and reactions. Whilst intellect plays its part; I rely more on instinct than reason.
The paintings evolve organically. I try to approach the work from the side; the more arbitrary the starting point, the more successful the painting. I steal from anywhere; inspiration has come from a snatched conversation, a photo, or a drape from a Caravaggio.
Once a starting point has emerged, a dialogue begins and the painting clicks into action and takes on a life of its own. |
