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.

Examples of life drawing outcomes in pencil, varying from 5 minutes to 30 minute sessions.





Examples of clay work based on primary sources, made during life sessions.

150cmx90cm Acrylic paint on stretched canvas
This piece is a development from my life drawings and influenced by the collection of Picasso's nudes seen at the Musee D'Orangerie, which demonstrated how the style of painting can transform the impression given of the sitter. Here, a dry painting technique gives a unfinished quality, intended to contrast with the classically beautiful figure. This is a comment on the dissatisfaction felt amongst females in America during the 1960s and on how the idyllic front of a husband and wife living in harmony was disturbed by Betty Friedan's 'The Feminine Mystique', 1963 awakened these incomplete housewives.
Two watercolour outcomes. These pieces were painted on a trip to France, whilst visiting Monet's Garden in Giverny. Prior to this visit, I had seen his 'Les Nympheas' at the Musee De L'Orangerie, which influenced me to record my own observations in these picturesque gardens. I used masking fluid in order to capture the qualities of the evanescent light.

Both colour and tonal line observational drawing of plants using primary sources.