This is a painting from 8 years ago, incorporating flatness, stenciling and abstraction into the night scenes. Before I could understand how to move forward (and let go of realism completely) I explored the creation of space and inferred meaning of shapes through night scenes. I'll post an example if I can find a digital version - I didn't have a good digital camera back then... ! Hard to believe now.
Growing up in a hot climate next a large oil refinery contrasted with later life in Scotland where winters brought early darkness and rain. Working as a production potter introduced small scale manufacturing and the commercial world. Then I obtained a BFA and MFA, graduating fully in 2000.
As an artist my interest in industry is exploratory and abstract, fueling current research.
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