Artist

My interests are wide-ranging, but primarily in the connectedness of humanity: relationships within the self, with our place, with the natural world of which we are part, and with God. My creative practice springs from my desire to dive deeper into the soul, my attempts to communicate environmental and social issues, my need for hope and energy in keeping on keeping on, and my habit of making connections and finding patterns … Read more in my Artist Statement and browse my Artist CV

Current Work

The internet is my gallery

"The internet is my gallery" (2015-23)

For the time being, this is a collection of three kinds of work. Some I have not (yet) made, but presented as though I have. Some are internet-only works, or best distributed over the internet. And some I have made, but not yet sent forth into the world.

Academia

“Living the questions” again in 2023/24

Teaching on the Medical Humanities Special Studies Unit at Exeter Medical School, introducing fourth year students to conceptual and environmental art; looking at meaning-making and how we turn ideas into art; making art.

Previous Projects

Working with Gold

"Working with Gold: Art in St Loyes" (2013,17-19)

My vision: Through an programme of public art in its broadest sense to nurture a sense of place among St Loyes residents and workers, and build community.

Turnip Prize

The Turnip Prize (2016-19)

The Turnip Prize is “a spoof art award of the lesser known Turner Prize” run by the New Inn, Wedmore in Somerset. My entries are doomed to failure.

Free Art Friday Exeter

"Free Art Friday Exeter" (2015-18)

Artists leave pieces in public places to be discovered, enjoyed, and taken for free.

Green|Blue

"Green|Blue" (2016-17)

What seems to be the most solid and robust is in reality the most fragile and vulnerable.
Available in the shop

Little colouring books

"Little colouring books of climate mindfulness" (2016-17)

Colour in the maps, and think about what the future holds for our weather under climate change.
Available in the shop

Freefall Climate Graffiti

"Freefall Climate Graffiti" (2016)

Repainting Exeter Phoenix’s graffiti wall with UK Climate Projections, with Miss*C and the Freefall Youth Group.

Ghost Bees

"Ghost Bees" (2016)

The Ghost Bees symbolise bees that have died, bees that are not. There is hope, though. Using recycled materials shows the possibility of change. And we can all help bees by sowing bee-friendly plants and cutting out the pesticides.

Particulart

"Particulart" (2014-16)

The art of knitting, chemistry, and gentle protest.

Soul Cube

"Soul Cube" (2015)

I AM ENOUGH
I HAVE A VOICE

Touch:Triptych

"Touch:Triptych" (2013)

Twelve touches. Three images: Alight, Unless, and J’adoube.
Available in the shop