Wednesday, 27 January 2016


Textural pieces, dresses with main media being batik and dried PVA glue.
The designs of these dresses were influenced by the role of women during wartime Britain from 1914 to 1918. The bodices are reminiscent of nurses' uniforms, such as those in the VAD organisation. These ideas are synthesised with contemporary works from artists sch as Jordan Eagles, who uses dried blood in his stunning yet sinister pieces. Overall, the message can be interpreted as a celebration of female war effort in times of such vicious bloodshed.
Three piece series using marbling ink to achieve abstract formations alluding to human body cells. 

Large pen and water piece. 
This work is based on my study of cytology in my A-Level Biology class, it looks at cells under to microscope and shows the rough shapes of organelles. 

Acrylic painting based on life drawing. This piece was influenced by Saville, demonstrated by the loose brush strokes and fleshy tones.

Sketchbook pages which explore the expressive and striking painting style of Jenny Saville.
Original maquette and progress so far on my current piece. The structure is built primarily with doors to as they have connotations of isolation and even forbidden opportunities. Betty Friedan's book, The Feminine Mystique of 1963 is central due to its role in sparking the second-wave feminist movement.
Sketchbook pages developing ideas for my current A-Level piece which focuses on 20th Century sexism within the USA. Well-known feminist artists such as Kruger, Sherman, Chicago and Bourgeois have hugely influenced this project.