About the Artist
As a versatile mixed media artist, I believe art should tell a meaningful story to the beholder.
My narrative style of work is very much based on encapsulating my own personal memories and memories and experiences, yet illustrated in a way that can be interpreted individually by the viewer.
I originally began my colourful journey as an artist drawing all over my Dad’s meeting agendas and business papers as a child! As long as I can remember I have practised art in some form, from stitching to photography; painting in a range of media from oils to gouache and acrylics; working in graphic design and illustration.
Mostly inspired by storytelling, my work also combines the magical scenery and ever-changing seasonal colours bestowed around my studio in Upper Dovedale, a most beautiful part of the Peak District in which I am lucky to both live and work. I also draw on inspiration from my Swedish roots, enhanced by my regular journeys back home.
I utilise an approach that creates rich, colourful textures developed from recycled paper-based materials, or stitched in fabric and fibre. Some of my favoured techniques include collage, mono-printing and crystalline water colour enhancing the work with a luminous quality. The result is a three dimensional, visual representation attempting to evoke thought.
Whilst being one of the resident artists at the Gallery in the Gardens at Buxton’s refurbished Pavilions, I am also a member of the prestigious Peak District Artisans exhibiting at the award-winning annual Great Dome Art Fair, part of the Buxton Festival Fringe.
I welcome commissions and also run regular workshops, demonstrations and talks both in my studio and at chosen locations.
Work currently on display includes the recent “Tioram Triptych” (below), a large narrative drawing on Scottish scenery and history; “Tulips” a commission based on those magic first rich red spring tulips in my garden; “Honeysuckle”, reflecting on my viewpoint looking out on the famous coral reef hills though the organic shapes of the old honeysuckle.
Professional memberships
Peak District Products www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk
Design Factory, East Midlands www.designfactory.org.uk
Gallery in the Gardens, www.galleryinthegardens.co.uk
I have exhibited widely for over 16 years, including solo exhibitions in the UK and Sweden. Every year, my work is exhibited in a range of venues such as museums and art galleries, libraries, hospitals, art cafes, art festivals, showcase events and artist fairs.
My work, including commissions, can be found in homes, offices and public venues around the UK, Sweden and the USA.
You can find my details on other web sites, such as: -
www.peakdistrictcreations.co.uk
