Movement has always been an important focus within my work; from capturing and documenting the speed created by transport and presenting them as acrylic abstracts and 2D representations of the journey, to the movement of my hand as it creates my signature in 3D sculptural form. I enjoy all forms of art and choose the most appropriate to explore and answer my question.
As an abstract artist my ideas are rooted in current issues and experiences, experimenting with the limitations and quirks of photography and technology, I create a further abstract dimension to my art in order to show the limitations of movement. My art offers an opportunity to experience the sights from my personal world, presenting my physicality as a visual experience and documentation of the time.
Mental health became an important topic to reflect upon through my work and I wanted to express how lockdown, isolation and lack of movement had affected not only my mental health but that of a global population. Wanting the work to create a conversation in order to discuss feelings of shared experiences and personal moments that we can all relate to will hopefully create an understanding, and through research; differing ages, genders and religions can find support or empathise with in order to feel safe to talk and seek help if needed.
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