Sculpture
Materials and Techniques
I worked with a variety of materials, including chicken wire, wool, plastic bottles, and rope using techniques such as moulding, crocheting, and assemblage to bring my sculptures to life. I started off by studying a selection of artists that I found inspiring, Vanessa Barrago, Stephanie Kilgast, and Courtney Mattison. From them and further research I started producing little pieces and gradually developed them further and further until I came up with giant bleached coral sculptures covered in colourful growths.
Themes and Inspiration
My sculptures explored themes of nature, human destruction, and most importantly the passage of time, finding inspiration from some incredibly talented artists who cover similar sensitive topics as myself.
Using a combination of these materials, I strived to capture the fragile beauty of coral reefs while also illustrating the devastating effects of human impact. The juxtaposition of the bleached coral against the vibrant, colorful growths represented the resilience and potential for regeneration within these ecosystems. As I continued to create, I aimed to raise awareness about the urgent need for environmental conservation and the preservation of our natural world.
Painting
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Vibrant Colour Palette
My paintings have a rich and expressive use of colour, creating a sense of flow and movement within the canvas. I want to make them pop and be pleasing to look at, drawing in the viewer.
2
Brushstrokes
I utilise both small and big brushstrokes to capture the essence of my subject matter, adding a dynamic quality to the work. Being detailed in the places where it matters, letting the eye wander in and find more and more things to see.
3
Unique Style
I combine different techniques, never sticking to one medium, I like most started off using acrylic paint to learn composition and colour theory, I have since moved into watercolours and a few times stepped into oil paints.
