I'm trying to bring a bit more structure to the way I release new work. Despite producing a lot of work over the last several months, I realised that I hadn't actually officially released much of my work online! And so here goes...
My latest series is called "Hope: Answers for Loss".
The idea of hope is something that is more important than ever in the increasingly unpredictable world that we live in. As I push my practice further and down a more conceptual path, I’ve been attempting to offer some kind of answer to feelings of loss and grief through painting. Channelling my emotional energy into my work, the aim for this series was to process my personal struggles with grief and loss but also produce something that resonates with others, whether it’s through the deeper meaning behind my paintings, or simply the underlying aesthetics of them.
This body of work has come together over the course of several months. I am always working on multiple pieces at any given time. Some pieces I will wait months before going back to and finishing; other pieces come together more quickly, even in a single sitting. Both approaches involve the transfer of raw energy as I tap into the motivation behind my work.
As much as my paintings often convey a joyful sense of colour, the underlying inspiration behind a lot of these pieces comes from a darker place as I tried to come to terms with grief and find meaning. I often struggle to put into words how I am feeling, something that I think a lot of people can relate to especially when dealing with grief and loss.
Painting can be a cathartic process for releasing one’s inner struggles but also using that often painful energy can create something beautiful for others to admire and in turn find their own meaning.
Now, more than ever, mental health is at the forefront of people’s minds and I hope that through my paintings, people might be able to relate in some way. I hope my paintings appeal on different levels; from an aesthetic point of view I hope that they bring people joy, but on a deeper level, perhaps as people stare into my paintings they might offer an answer to their worries or troubles.
When I paint, I am baring my soul and my vulnerabilities. It may not be obvious due to the largely abstract nature of my work, but I encourage my viewers to stare into my paintings and let their own emotions flow, and almost open up and confide in each piece.
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