Artist's Statement

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Abandoned, derelict, unusual and isolated buildings and structures form the main subject of my work. Now without purpose and no longer performing their function, I’m drawn to their somewhat forlorn, enigmatic and eerie presence. I try to capture that atmosphere within my work.

 

Being devoid of human life, the paintings act like a story that you, the viewer, are now part of. What has happened here, is something about to happen? Should I keep walking, or should I look inside?

 

The titles of the works are purposefully matter-of-fact and void of geographical description or location as the paintings are much more about conveying an atmosphere than representing an actual place. I like the viewer to bring their own ideas and interpretations of what they are seeing so as to leave some ambiguity.

 

The structures themselves all exist and are places I have visited or have a connection with, but I may relocate them or alter their surroundings to help create a sense of unease and to portray a certain mood.