As humans, we have a complex relationship with plants and my botanical art explores various facets of this relationship. This exploration includes reflecting on the meanings and feelings that plants can convey or embody for different groups of people.I have long been inspired by the power of botanical illustrations to highlight the intricate beauty of plants and convey a feeling of peacefulness and tranquillity. I explore this power in my work through the use of creative photographic techniques. A light box is employed to bring out the fine details in plants and I digitally paint in elements from multiple exposures to create compositions which blur the lines between photography and illustration.

Group ExhibitionsOctober 2023 - Algorithms - SOTA, LondonAugust 2023 - Summer - The Open Gallery, HalifaxJuly 2023 - THRIVE - The Hold, Ipswich (curated by Led Creatives)December 2022 - From Within - Liberation Art GalleryDecember 2022 - Alternative Process - Artdoc Photography Magazine (Virtual)June 2022 - Art On Loop - The Holy Art (Virtual)May 2022 - IDAHOBIT Digital Exhibition - LGBT+ Consortium (Virtual)AwardsOctober 2023 - Teravarna - Abstract (Finalist Award)September 2023 - Gallery 4% - Non Representational & Unreal (Distinction)July 2023 - Wild Photo Awards - Wild Land (Highly Commended)July 2023 - Teravarna - Flower (Honourable Mention Award)June 2023 - Wild Photo Awards - Wild Land (Runner Up)

Professional roles: Photographer

Location: United Kingdom