I am an artist living and working from my home studio just out of Christchurch, Aotearoa New Zealand. 

 

Flora and fauna have always held a fascination for me, one that can be explored in so many different ways. As a child I foraged on the many beaches and hill walks with my Dad, and I'd arrive home with pockets full and the footwell of the car littered with found treasures - nothing much has changed!

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Nature has always found a way into the art I create and with cyanotype printing, there is a wild alchemy at play which has forced me to let go and follow the process.

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I still like to add elements of control; introducing structure with watercolour graphite, details in ink or altering the printing solution and exposure to light. The rest is up to the natural chemistry of the plants.

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Working with the seasons, both in terms of light and specimens, there is an element of fragility, that time is of the essence, and I love that this can take a piece in unexpected directions, revealing endless possibilities in the original cyanotype I produce.

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The art I produce is available as prints and in its original form and I also welcome bespoke work. So, if you would like to commission a one-of-a-kind piece, please get in touch.