Home ground

ARTIST Statement

2020 – brought with it Covid-19, a Global Pandemic which effected plans, scuppered schedules and demanded new beginnings…

Lockdown 1 presented me with the opportunity of introspection and retrospection. In my search for substance and sanity I took to the garden; to garden and to draw from life with the aim of finding reason, reconnection to the language of my expression, along with clues for prospective directions to go in my work.  I was inspired by a heightened awareness of the shadow-play surrounding me during this time. 

My probes with pencil, paper and photography lead my observations to evolve on to the canvas surface where I used acrylics as a means to consider and produce the prelude to a series of botanical meditations. 

In response to West Cork Creates 2021 exhibition theme, Home Ground, I endeavour to continue with my questioning and to develop my work through various methodologies and form. I will continue to pursue my curiosity for imaginary spaces and my inquiry into ideas of presence and absence through this process.

JGC 2020