Education: Fine Art BA – University of Greenwich 2012 My work hints at the world of myth and folklore, exploring the relationship between humans and animals. The imagery often seems caught somewhere between childhood imagination and adult reasoning, as I gravitate towards using symbolism and allegory in my work. The natural elements in my work are exploring the importance of the nature and our connection to it, and at the same time metaphorically dealing with psychological and emotional states. The juxtaposition of humans with other animals in my work is not intended to anthropomorphise these creatures but to highlight our origins. The interplay between color and negative space is key in my work. I draw upon multiple themes of death, decay, rebirth, melancholia, and metamorphosis, and inspiration from the science of anatomy, entomology, taxidermy, and the indigenous flora and fauna from all over the world. The Dadaists and the Surrealists influenced me in my early years as their exploration of the metaphysical really inspired me. Their work has often been described as dream-like and otherworldly, as has mine. My work comes from a spiritual perspective, exploring the idea of the ‘numinous’ and the ‘sublime’. I use traditional techniques of drawing and painting to depict my subject matter, and have recently used incongruous materials such as wallpaper and low-key disposable items to highlight the imbalance we have caused in the environment.