Oil on canvas, 31cm x 41cm
Nasturtiums are the best. The bees love them, they grow like crazy, they’re beautiful and edible with a lovely peppery taste.
This summer I bought myself a macro lens to explore my garden in miniature. As I have not been very well- suffering from ME/CFS which limits my energy- I spend a lot of time just sitting in my garden. My garden is tiny, and urban, mostly paved, with lots of things in pots.
Mixed media on canvas board, 10cm x 15cm
A view from my garden to this interesting building which has a sort of widow’s walk on it. The docks used to be directly behind that building, it has now been filled in and is a bit further away, though not far!
This is made with acrylic transfer, acrylic, and oil on a postcard sized canvas board.
Oil on canvas board
10cm x 15cm
Oil on canvas
41 cm x 51 cm
Emma is an Occupational Therapist who is currently working in an Intensive Therapy Unit due to the coronavirus crisis. She says the work is both physically and mentally exhausting and she cries into her mask most shifts. Emma and I bonded over our shared love of animals, gardening, and our shared values including love and respect for the NHS.
Painted for the #portraitsfornhsheroes project
Oil on canvas board
10 cm x 15 cm, Postcard sized mini-painting
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Oil on canvas board
10 cm x 15 cm postcard sized mini-painting
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Tagged firth of forth, ocean, painting, portobello, sea, small painting
Private collection, Edinburgh
Acrylic and Oil on canvas
82cm x 51cm (Diptych- each painting is 41 x 51 cm)
The Shambala series is about the dangers of black and white thinking, contrasting mirror images of festival scenes. One side is purely black and white, and the other side is in full colour. Different perspectives give us different ways to see the world, but some of them don’t give us the full picture- black and white thinking can lose much of the truth. Mirror images are my metaphors for alternate realities, possibilities, or parallel universes.
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Oil on Canvas, 77cm x 55cm
This painting is from the series Through the Looking Glass, which are sections of idyllic scenes seen through a kaleidoscope. The handmade flexible kaleidoscope introduces reflections and distortions which feed back upon themselves. They are symbolic of choices, possibilities, and perhaps even of parallel universes and other magical realms.
Oil on canvas, 77cm x 55cm
Private collection, London
Oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm.
The kaleidoscope self-portraits investigate the way my own self-image has developed from reflections and distortions, focusing on specific body parts such as breasts, hips and face. A glanced reflection in a shop window, an image reflected in the eyes of another, a view of myself through the lens of body-shaming media culture, images coloured by emotions and contradictory evaluations- these are all ways that my body is reflected back to me. These paintings, as well as being a poetic representation of these reflections, are also a way to take back control of the portrayal of my own body, and revel in the power of being my own muse.
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Tagged london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, self-portrait
Oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm.
The kaleidoscope self-portraits investigate the way my own self-image has developed from reflections and distortions, focusing on specific body parts such as breasts, hips and face. A glanced reflection in a shop window, an image reflected in the eyes of another, a view of myself through the lens of body-shaming media culture, images coloured by emotions and contradictory evaluations- these are all ways that my body is reflected back to me. These paintings, as well as being a poetic representation of these reflections, are also a way to take back control of the portrayal of my own body, and revel in the power of being my own muse.
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Tagged london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, self-portrait
Private Collection, Liverpool
50cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
40cm x 30cm. Oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
40cm x 51cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
20cm x20cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
40cm x 50cm. Oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
40cm x 50cm. Acrylic and oil on canvas.
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
Private Collection, London
oil on canvas, 41cm x 41cm
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Attraction/Refraction (Self-Portrait Through a Kaleidoscope #1)
This painting will be on show as part of the “Exposed” exhibition
Ben Oakley Gallery, 9 Turnpin Lane, SE10 9JA
London, United Kingdom
12th-14th August
Private View 11th August 18:00 – RSVP via the facebook event https://www.facebook.com/events/153172208425982/
Oil on canvas
51cm x 41cm
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, ivy, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
Acrylic and oil on canvas
20cm x 20cm
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, ivy, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, trees
41cm x 41cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait
41cm x 31cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
Private collection, London
61cm x 61cm
Oil on canvas
The paintings in Can’t See the Forest are an extension of my Symbiont series; portraits of people merging with trees. The Symbionts are inspired by the cracks in the pavement where trees take root, in the decay and rebirth of the world. They emphasize our interconnectedness with the other living things that make up our planet, and highlight the decisions we need to make if we are to survive as a species.
Can’t See the Forest is comprised of fifteen paintings of varying sizes, which when hung together combine to create a forest scene. Each painting can be viewed either separately or in combination with its companions. Only by viewing them together can one see the whole picture, but only by viewing them separately can one appreciate each individual personality.
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Tagged contemporary painting, east end art, london art, oil on canvas, painting, portrait, symbiont, trees
In Our Midst
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm
Private Collection, London, UK
Lucy as Aries
The astrology poem in its entirety:
Shine on, bright little fish / Twinkling Diamonds in our midst
The Astrology series explores humanity’s relationship with the cosmos, and our deep-rooted desire to explain the paths of our lives. It’s an ancient belief that the movement of the stars influences our lives on Earth. In these modern times astrology is often looked upon as akin to superstition, although most of us will read our horoscope if it’s presented to us. It’s interesting to learn that in fact there are proven cases where the stars and planets do affect our lives- for example, Jupiter, with its large mass and gravitational pull, is instrumental in diverting asteroids that would otherwise impact our planet. A more tangible relationship between the stars and ourselves is that every element that makes up our bodies has been manufactured inside an ancient star out there in the Universe. As Carl Sagan famously said, “We are all made of star stuff.”
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Tagged aries, art, art exhibitions, astrology, east end art, london art, london exhibitions, painting
Diamonds
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm
Miriam as Pisces
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Ruminating
Acrylic and oil on canvas
75cm x 55cm
Lucy as Aries.
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Twinkling
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm
Zia as Taurus
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LIttle Fish
Acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm
Rob as Sagittarius
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Bright
acrylic and oil on canvas
20 cm x 20 cm
Miriam as Pisces
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Eleanor Buffam 