‘‘As a contemporary artist I emotively interpret the world around me, using intuitive marks and lines to illustrate movement, light, and texture’’
Wendy Golding
“The artist is a receptacle for emotions that come from all over the place: from the sky, from the earth, from the scrap of paper, from a passing shape, from a spider’s web.”
— Pablo Picasso
Kintsugi Series
My current work is inspired by the Japanese art of Kintsugi and the philosophy of Wabi-Sabi: the idea that nothing is perfect, nothing is finished, and beauty can be found in imperfection. In a world that often praises perfection, and where the pressure to achieve it can affect mental wellbeing, these ideas feel especially important.
My pieces explore the hidden scars and emotions we carry through life. They reflect the process of accepting our imperfections, recognising our inner strength, and finding a spiritual beauty within ourselves. Like the gold veins in a Kintsugi artwork, these marks can become signs of resilience rather than damage.
About Me
I work with acrylics, inks, and mixed media, creating textured abstract compositions shaped by instinctive mark-making, and influenced by Abstract Expressionism, the Japanese philosophy Wabi-Sabi, and the art of Kintsugi.
My time in my studio is a moment just for me to connect to my inner self and find what I want to communicate through my hands - and I am loving learning, reflecting, and exploring; whilst fully embracing my journey as an artist.