artist statement

 

My painting explores the concept of a political aesthetic, drawing inspiration from spaces, objects and materials that have fallen into ruin.

 

The paintings comprise of appropriated text and pattern, that is common throughout our constructed environment. These forms are layered to create a palimpsest of colour and texture that co-opt reminiscent memories and nostalgia.

 

A mixture of thick impasto and broken or translucent marks combine like dilapidated layers of interior design, exposing a history of marks beneath the surface. I use these aesthetics to comment on the materiality of our constructed environment and its potential fragility if neglected, and its ephemeral nature over time.