Digital Abstract Art
Born from a deep fascination with entropy - the processes of decay and ageing - I've spent over three decades photographing rust, peeling paint and industrial textures to use in the creation of my unique art.
Each photo is carefully chosen for the way it interacts with the other layers in the collage, creating a depth of colour, texture and atmosphere and forging something beautiful from the forgotten and overlooked.
The dark aesthetic which flows through this collection mirrors my own personal struggle with my mental health.
All of the images featured in the gallery below are available to purchase in the shop as prints or framed prints.
Mixed Media Art
In much the same way as I was drawn to decay in my photography and digital artwork, I found inspiration in the unconventional application of paints and textures to echo that aesthetic, creating layered and dramatic abstract scenes using muted tones and allowing the paint to direct the journey to the finished piece.
Art as a way to heal from anxiety and depression is something I've been exploring, especially in my mixed media work. The tactile and random nature of the process is a welcome relief from the rigid demands of my past customer based design and craft practices.
Although I've so far only worked on small scale canvases and boards, I'm keen to expand my mixed media art practice and create much larger pieces as soon as I'm able to find a suitable space to work from.
Prints of the images featured in the gallery below are available to purchase in the shop.
