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“In my artistic practice, I explore the resilience of buildings and the cyclical beauty of flowers, drawing inspiration from the diverse cultures and histories. Each painting is a visual journey, documenting my experiences working, living, and traveling across the world.

I use acrylic paint on canvas to create vibrant, ethereal compositions. Bold, abstract backgrounds lay the foundation, line-drawn architectural details come to life using acrylic ink markers, and oversized flowers are painted in. The interplay of contrasting technique, scale and colour employed in my work mirrors the contrasts found in urban landscapes.

The canvas becomes a vibrant playground, inviting viewers to explore the intersection of nature in urban spaces. Each painting acts as a portal, transporting viewers worldwide, encouraging them to embrace the unique beauty of cities. My art fosters exploration, urging individuals to uncover the stories beneath the surface, capturing moments and encouraging a broader understanding of our interconnected world.”

“I paint expressive flowers against vivid abstract backgrounds with line-drawn architectural details from across Europe, Asia and America. Having lived exclusively in large metropolitan cities, pockets of vibrant flowers were always found against the backdrop of buildings. The same way that noticing the fusion and contrasts of flowers in urban environments brought me moments of joy, calmness and reflection, my hope is that I can help others feel the same. In my new series, I invite audiences to pause and see the beauty in the world around them as they are transported to places around the world.

My process begins by selecting a building or city view and the type of flower to paint. The contrast of my natural and manmade subjects are mirrored in the contrast of technique, scale and colour employed in my work. On canvas, a bold, abstract background is built up using a variety of tools to apply and spread paint and in many layers. Using white acrylic paint pens, architectural details are drawn in free-hand. The final stages involve painting in bold, oversized flowers to tie the piece together. Lost in the city. Lost in Nature. Lost in Colour.“