My subject matter is found in the rugged landscape of the West Coast of Scotland.
In the villages, the beaches and the hills.
I tend to focus on the objects that give a place character: rundown iron roofed sheds; gates hanging off rusty hinges and washing line poles set at peculiar angles, reminding us of the presence of man and the passing of time.
For me it’s not about capturing a place with complete accuracy but to interpret a scene through a boldness of colour and contrast of light.
I ultimately want to reveal the veiled and conceal the familiar to give a strong sense of place.
Awards
Aberdeen Artists Exhibition winner 1995
An Tuireann Skye and Lochalsh Exhibition winner Spring 2003
Private exhibitions
An Tuireann Arts Centre Craft Gallery Exhibition
2003/04Sabhal Mòr Ostaig 2004
Gallery An Talla Dearg June 2004
Group Exhibitions
An Tuireann Skye and Lochalsh Exhibition Autumn
2003
Aberdeen Artists Exhibition
1995
Grays Student Sketch Club Exhibition
Grays School of Art Degree Show
RSA Student Exhibition
John Wood Group Exhibition 1993/1995
Wild Boar Student Exhibition 1993
Castle Gallery Invernes 2004
The Byre Theatre St Andrews August 2004
Works Held (Public Exhibition)The House of Lords Palace of Westminster** Held by a private hostel in King Street Aberdeen.