Conceptualism was the only theory available at my art school in 1973. Found objects, post modern irony and an ability to not stick around too long with an idea were highly marked. A desire to paint like Turner was … Read More
The White Horses of Tarquinia In 1966 we spent a summer in Italy; one quest was to find the white horses of Tarquinia. It became a bit of a mission. I have now found out they were … Read More
Once I was a young artist raised in the sixties and living the seventies. To the art school came the man raised in the twenties and living the Reformation; he is the assessor. He sallies forth into the studio and … Read More
On a bedroom wall in our house was a reproduction of Harlequinade. Harlequin and Columbine playing out their pantomime amidst twirls, slapstick, dogs, pursued by Pantaloon and Pierrot My father also pinned up a picture of Picasso’s Child with a … Read More
My mother, Jenny, was a sun worshipper. She was born in Lyme Regis and although she went to London to find work, she came back with my father to the South West and Brixham to open Milton Head … Read More
When I begin another artwork I initially spend days researching, mapping and merging all the influences that will bring the piece together into a coherent (to me anyway) theme. Alice follows my theme of adolescents wearing the clothes of … Read More
The Irish nuns in our convent favoured the term of abuse ‘ridiculous’ or ‘ridiccaless’ in their vernacular. ‘Don’t be ridiculous Rebecca’ when I questioned anything outside their dogma, tradition or values. Not being a Catholic, and having arty parents, I … Read More
The pots are finished. The window sill shrine to the artisan is complete.There’s my parents at the back, four sisters and four little Milton Head tiles representing their families Our passing fads are gathered in little … Read More
Saturday 15th September 2018 First day and launch of the re opening my Chapel of St Catherine and Virgin of the Passion venue 151 Sinners and saints welcome Launch between 12-3pm (Open 11am – 6pm) Subsequent dates 16th, 22nd, … Read More
We all start small and in my case, very small. As a child, I saw the heights of creativity and ambition amongst the adults. I lifted myself up, crept out of my shadow and stood at the very edge, nervous … Read More
I love the local art community, its supportive embrace and its enthusiasm. I am its loyal advocate and standard bearer. I’m also a member of Torbay Culture Board and as such I’m its representative but also its challenger, critic and questioner. I … Read More
I am a bit obsessed with Kurt Schwitters, I am a bit in love with him. I was shown his work in 1973 at art school and I used his quote in my history of … Read More