Artist Statement
My paintings focus on colour and representing daily life. In painting I depict scenes from my personal life and the way that I interact with the world. My figure paintings focus on either myself or a member of my peers navigating modern life. Topics that the work brings to question include art vs. craft, femininity and masculinity, and identity.
Colour exploration is fundamental to my practice. I paint with acrylics primarily on wood panel. In my painting I am looking to capture the subtle colours that are present, although not obvious. I use a heavily mixed colour palette with accents of pure colour. The work is a loose representation of real life with a focus on figures. The composition of my paintings are recognizable as scenes from life but are depicted with some discrepancies in proportion and perspective, allowing room for imperfections.