WORK IN PROGRESS

ARTIST STUDIO/SPACE

WORK IN PROGRESS

Detail from”The One hundred and twenty four” – working title.

ARTIST STUDIO

According to verified statistics for ongoing armed conflicts around the world, in the year 2024/25 there were 124 conflicts happening concurrently across the globe. In 2023 there were 54.

Responding to conflict, mass human migration and humanitarian issues through the choice of materials . From upcycled, recycled, Gifted or Salvaged to explore fragility and strength, endurance and hope. The creative process is vital in my work allowing for the marks of time to be recorded through, for example, sun bleached areas or the marks left by debris.

WORK IN PROGRESS 2025

Hessian sacks / Red Satin/ Fragile Labels / Bullet holes

WORK IN PROGRESS PROJECT 2 – DECONSTRUCTION The Red Bags Deconstucted 2025

WIP Sculptural Drawing Installation 2022/2025

Size variable depending on location Originally 300 hand crafted sculptural bags 2022 currently 700 + handcrafted sculptural bags 2025

After being on the road for two years, I now have all The Red Bags back home. First Installed in the grounds of Gracefield Arts Centre, Scotland 2022 for four months, they were then reimagined for an interior space at the OXO Tower, Southbank London. 2023 saw them shortlisted for the Aesthetica Art Prize where they were once again Installed outdoors in the grounds of York Art Gallery-England.

2024 saw them shortlisted for the LAGUNA ARTE PRIZE Venice whilst a smaller version appeared with ESPACHIO TRIPLE in Madrid 2024/25.The sun bleached patches and various other marks of time and travel has added to their depth and currently I’m exploring deconstruction.