R O C K & O R E
The Rock and Ore paintings are an attempt to draw closer to nature, embedded in the solidity and earthiness of rock. These rock patterns can be seen as part of the luminous language of nature, allowing us access to something deep within, something we already know, but have forgotten.
Rock layers and strata create the most beautiful random arrangements - I use these forms to create similar shapes, organising them within the white space of the canvas to create an organic harmony, intended to enthral, captivate and re-connect the viewer to the 'source' or 'higher self'.
I have always been deeply interested in older cultures and the wisdom imbued in them. The Tibetan and indigenous American cultures in particular, have given me a rich appreciation of life, our planet and our own true, compassionate natures.