Tell us a little about yourself and your background.
I lived in London for many years, working for a progressive corporate art company. Later, I moved to Chichester and decided to study for a BA in Art at Chichester University. It felt like the right time to focus fully on my own artistic practice.

 

How long have you been creating art, and how did you get started?

I started making art a year before my Chichester degree, during an Art Foundation at Northbrook College, where I found a passion for exploring materials and visual ideas.

 

What materials or mediums do you most enjoy working with, and why?
I love working with acrylics, pencil, charcoal, and pastels, anything that lets me blend colours and textures. There’s something very satisfying about the way these mediums interact and create depth.

 

What’s the inspiration or theme behind this exhibition?
I wanted to create a body of work that feels connected, yet individual a bit like songs on a music album. Each piece has its own rhythm and emotion, but together they form a complete experience.

 

Can you tell us about a few key pieces featured in this collection?
I particularly enjoyed making the larger works, such as Sensitivity and Your Silent Face. With these, I allowed the paint to take the lead, guiding me toward unexpected outcomes. There’s a freedom in letting the process unfold naturally.

 

What do you hope visitors will take away from your work?
I hope visitors enjoy the colour and energy of the collection. And that with each viewing, they notice new patterns, shapes, and emotional connections.

 

Do you have a particular creative process or routine when you work?
For my larger pieces, I work on the floor, which gives me a sense of movement and connection. Smaller works are done on a flat table. I often start with the background, then put the piece aside for a week or so. When I return, I can see it with fresh eyes and know how to finish it.

 

Where do you find your inspiration?
I’m inspired by choreographers like Martha Graham and Pina Bausch for their expressive yet contained movement, and by artists like Andy Warhol and Richard Long for their distinctive approaches to creativity. I admire the way they each broke boundaries while staying true to their vision.

 

Where can people follow your work or see more of your art?
I’ll be sharing more of my work on social media soon, once the exhibition within the New Park Café is finished