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ABOUT ME

 

At the end of 2008 I decided to make a commitment to my art. Ive been back in the UK for almost two years & felt I haven't been as committed as I was in Mauritius; there are so many distractions! Not anymore. Making this conscious decision to put my creativity first has synchronised my life. Amazing things have been happening for me in such a short time. Who knows where I will be this time next year!

 

Since leaving College at the age of 17 I have become a self taught artist.

Born in the Uk, I lived in manchester until moving to Mauritius in 2002 & recently I returned back to the Uk.

My studio is currently in Northwich, Cheshire.

 

When I am not painting I create my Angel Vs Devil Jewellery, practise Holistic therapies such as Reiki, Crystal Therapy and do Voluntary work.

Being interested in nature, Angels & the importance of having a deeper knowledge of our planet, 

 practice Reiki & try to meditate as often as I can.

I use energy as a tool to help heal others,

the environment and to inspire my art.

 

I have had many life changing and profound moments one being a vision quest in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, California.

Camping alone within the wilderness, drinking only water (no food!) for four days & four nights

was a challenging & unforgetable experience which I draw upon to grow creatively

and share inspiringly through my art.

 

I have successfully built my own website, all three of them,

promoted my creativity through various exhibitions, galleries, shops & online galleries.

Now many of my paintings have new homes worldwide.

I am constantly updating my website linking to many other worthwhile organisations, artists & creative bodies.

I work hard at every aspect of my creativity, including the exposure of it.

It's definitely the most full time job I will ever experience! 

 

 

Artist Statement

 

My paintings begin with feelings derived from statements, poetry and alternative perspectives bordering on a spiritual level. The intention is to create a piece of art which can have an emotional and enlightening impact on the viewer. The purpose is not over-articulating my work. I aspire to enable individual relationships with each onlooker rather than alienating them.

I take pleasure in working the contrasts between the smooth blended airbrush and/or paintbrush, to the rough undulating textures and discovering new ways to create textures, luminosity and depth; I also enjoy uncovering the contrasts connecting and opposing colours and exposing the relationships concealing them.

I choose to take art back to basics, by stripping away any facade I facilitate in sharing the exploration of my inner universe. Take you on a journey of the cosmos around me and the discovery of art being a spiritual experience.

 

Exhibitions & Shops I Have/Am Exposed In ..........

 

ARTWORLD - Trianon, Mauritius

 

FINE ART AND FRAMES - Phoenix,Mauritius

 

ALEXANDRA HOUSE SCHOOL FETE - Floreal, Mauritius - May 06 

 

GALLERY MAX BULEE - Rose Hill, Mauritius - Jul 06

 

LA POINTE - Tamarin, Mauritius - August 06

 

LA POINTE (METTISAGE EXPO) - Tamarin, Mauritius - Sept 06

 

TAMARIN BAY HOTEL - Tamarin, Mauritius - Oct 06

 

EAST COAST LADIES Coco Beach Hotel Xmas Fair, Mauritius - Dec 06

 

NORTH CORONA CHRISTMAS FAIR - Grand Bay Gym, Mauritius - Dec 06

 

TINY TOTS NURSERY CHRISTMAS FAIR - Tamarin, Mauritius - Dec 06

 

MOVENPICK SPA AND RESORT - Bel Ombre, Mauritius - Dec 06 - Mar 07

 

ANNUAL REGIONAL ROTARY CONFERENCE EXHIBITION - Sugar Beach Hotel, Flic En Flac, Mauritius - May-Dec 07

 

NANTWICH CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR - Nantwich Civic Hall - Dec 07

 

AFFLECKS PALACE - Prior Jewels - Manchester - 2008

 

WHITCHURCH CIVIC HALL CRAFT FAIR - Oct 2008

 

CASTLE PARK ARTS - Annual Open Exhibition - Oct - 20 Dec 2008

 

AFFLECKS PALACE - Prior Jewels - Manchester - Nov 08 - NOW

 

VICTORY HALL - Christmas Charity Fair - Mobberly - 13th Dec 2008

 

ARTLIZ STUDIO - Northwich, Cheshire - Currently Showing - Contact Me For Directions

 

EGG SPACE – Group Exhibition – Liverpool – 5 - 29 Mar 09


BROADSTONE MILL GALLERY – Affordable Arts & Crafts Exhibition – Stockport – Mar 09

 

BROADSTONE MILL GALLERY – Stockport – Now stock my paintings, jewellery & cards Apr 09 - Ongoing

 

STUDIOART GALLERY -  Warrington – Now stock my paintings, jewellery & cards Apr 09 – Ongoing

 

LATHERON HALL ART SHOW Latheron, Scotland – 22 - 25 May 09

 

WICK ART SHOW, Scotland - Jul / Aug 09

HEBDEN BRIDGE FRINGE – Time & Light Exhibition – Yorkshire – 27Jun - 12Jul 09

 

TEMPORARY ART SPACE - SALON09 - Halifax Piece Hall - Aug 09

 

MANCHESTER ARTISTS FAIR 09 - Private Exhibition @ The Triangle, Manchester - 11-21 Sept09

 

Cheshire Open Studios Exhibition- Castle park Arts Centre - Sept/Oct 09 


Pendle Open Exhibition  – The ACE Centre, Pendle – Oct 09

Castle Park Arts Centre Annual Open – Frodsham, Cheshire - Oct – Dec 09


Joshua Tree  - Northwich, Cheshire – Jun 09 – Jan 10


Hotcakes   - Hebden Bridge, Yorkshire - Nov 09 – Feb 10

 

Jack Mytton Inn Exhibition Oswestry 2010

 

THE CUBBYHOLE - Crewe - July 2010 - www.the-cubbyhole.co.uk 

 

MOVING CLAY EXHIBITION - THE NEW VIC THEATRE -Staffordshire - Jan 24 Feb 19 2011

 

 

 


 

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