my work
My work is characterized by the use of textural elements, such as skeleton leaves, molding paste, Japanese papers and the joyous use of colour.
Skeleton leaves offer a delicate and intriguing textural quality. Bodhi, magnolia and rubber tree skeleton leaves are created by separating the pulp of the leaf from the veins. Their delicate structures are incorporated into the composition of the painting.
For the past 10 years I have been exploring the use of Japanese paper, both hand and machine made, as a textural element. Coupled with the use of fluid acrylic paint, the result is bold, dynamic, colourful and highly textured.
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