I am a contemporary painter, based in Essex, England. My work delves into the vibrant and diverse colour palettes found in the natural world, capturing the essence of organic forms while abstracting their shapes. Through this approach, I aim to create a connection between the familiar and the abstract, where recognisable colours and contours invite viewers to see nature from a fresh perspective.

I focus on fruits, vegetables and flowers as my subjects, but rather than depicting them in their entirety, I break them down into their core visual elements. The shapes are simplified and reimagined, while the colours remain true to their natural origins—rich reds, deep greens and bright yellows. These familiar hues evoke the presence of the natural world, while the abstract forms challenge traditional perceptions, inviting viewers to engage in a more imaginative and personal interaction with the work.

By emphasising colour and form over detailed representation, my paintings seek to evoke the sensory experience of nature—the taste, smell, and texture of the organic world—without confining it to literal interpretation. The fragmented shapes and vibrant colours offer just enough to spark recognition, while leaving space for the viewer to explore their own associations and memories.

This abstraction serves as a metaphor for how we experience nature: not always in its entirety, but through glimpses and impressions that linger with us. I aim to create art that resonates on both a sensory and emotional level, allowing the viewer to appreciate the beauty and complexity of nature in a way that feels both familiar and new.

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Exhibitions

2023 Fine Art Graduate Exhibition, group exhibition, Northlight Studios, Bournemouth, England

2021 ‘Common Ground’, group exhibition, Slades Farm Park, Bournemouth, England

2020 ‘Art online’, group exhibition, Bournemouth, England

2020 ‘End of year’, group exhibition, Bournemouth England

Features / Publications

2022 ‘Behind the Brush’, Featured artist in portfolio article by Thomas Clancy

Awards

2019 Havering Young Artist competition, Hornchurch, England

2019 Fry’s Gallery Overall winner, Hornchurch, England

Relevant Experience

2024 Sketchbook experimentation workshop, Hornchurch, England

2023 Art LSA at Rainham Village Primary School, Rainham, England

2021 Curated and Invigilated ‘Common Ground’, Slades Farm Park, Bournemouth, England

2021 Art assistant teacher at St Peter’s Primary School, Romford, England

2019 Volunteer at mural painting projects, Kota Kinabalu, Borneo

2019 Volunteer at mural painting for a nativity play, Romford, England

2018 NHS volunteering and painting with the geriatric ward at Queen’s Hospital, Hornchurch, England

Education

​2020-2023 First Class BA (Hons) in Fine Art, Arts University Bournemouth

2018-2019 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design, Havering College Ardleigh Green

2016-2018 A Level in Art and Design, St. Edward’s Academy Sixth Form