Grotesque

Grotesque was inspired by a quiet street in Arles, France. Repeating arches, weathered walls and reflected light create a restrained architectural composition, interrupted only by the unexpected presence of a stone gargoyle. Rather than becoming the subject, the carved figure quietly alters the rhythm of the façade, inviting the viewer to look more closely at the overlooked details that give a place its character. Painted in acrylic, the work continues my exploration of light, memory and the enduring presence of historic architecture.

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I loved to draw and paint from a very early age. I was fascinated by the capability of artists to bring to life the world around them; to represent form, light and shade; to create three dimensions within two.

Simultaneously I was drawn to photography. From my earliest self-processed black and white prints to the sophistication of modern digital manipulation, I have always taken pictures.

In my professional life I established and ran successful creative businesses in London, Luxembourg, Malaga, Berlin and Sydney. I held senior roles in prominent design practices and advertising agencies, including the creative directorship of Europe's first online service.

More recently I taught design at universities and design schools in Sydney, Australia and Southern Spain with particular focus upon sustainable design thinking, human-centred design and developing successful design practice.

I began my career as a junior illustrator in London. It's therefore appropriate that with more time on my hands these days I should return to my first love.