Narratives in Art.
Welcome to "Narratives in Art," a space where I explore the stories behind my creative practice. As I navigate my journey through a master's in fine art at Central Saint Martins, this blog serves as both a reflective journal and a platform to share the evolving processes, inspirations, and challenges that shape my work. Join me in uncovering the layers of meaning and experimentation that define my art, and discover the narratives that unfold along the way.
3 Minute Summary Video.
A curated overview of my Unit 2 work, bringing together key developments in my art practice, research, and reflective writing. This page highlights the connections between material exploration, embodiment, landscape, and the evolving ideas shaping my ink-based practice.
Unit 2 Assessment.
A curated overview of my Unit 2 work, bringing together key developments in my art practice, research, and reflective writing. This page highlights the connections between material exploration, embodiment, landscape, and the evolving ideas shaping my ink-based practice.
The Living Mountain.
Reading Nan Shepherd’s The Living Mountain deepened my understanding of how landscapes hold memory and shape our inner worlds. This piece reflects on place, belonging and the threads that guide my art practice.
Creag Bheag.
A reflection on a new ink painting inspired by a walk up Creag Bheag with my mum, focusing on the solitary silver birch near the summit and the quiet energy of the landscape. I explore mark making, texture and the emotional pull of place while trying to reconnect with my flow after the research paper.
“Belonging” by Amanda Thomson.
In this blog post, I reflect on Belonging by Amanda Thomson and its deep exploration of memory, place, and identity. Through my personal connection to the themes of the book, I explore how raw landscapes strip away labels, offering space for deeper self-discovery and emotional resonance that informs my artistic practice.
Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings From Chatsworth House.
Discover a rare glimpse into art history through my visit to Dürer to Van Dyck: Drawings From Chatsworth House exhibition at the Royal Scottish Academy, housed within the National Galleries of Scotland in Edinburgh. Featuring pieces by Dürer, Van Dyck, Rubens, and Rembrandt, this captivating display not only unveiled historical techniques but also inspired me to explore new creative approaches in my own work.
Reflections On My Second 1-2-1.
These 1-2-1 tutorials always feel like a valuable pause - moments to recalibrate and refocus my direction of study. This second session reaffirmed that I’m on the right track, while also opening up new avenues for experimentation. We explored the role of negative space in my work, the idea of balance in Chinese Brush Painting, and how translation - of memory, place, and emotional resonance - continues to shape my practice. I left the tutorial with a renewed sense of confidence and excitement, eager to push my work further, both in scale and concept.
Unit 1 Assessment.
This post reflects on my research and artistic development throughout Unit 1, exploring themes of memory, belonging, and isolation in landscape-based work. From place attachment theory to material experimentation, I examine how theory and practice inform each other, shaping my approach to ink, scale, and composition. Through critiques, exhibitions, and research into Chinese brush painting, I’ve refined my methods and deepened my understanding of how places hold meaning. Moving forward, I aim to push the balance between clarity and ambiguity, allowing for greater interpretation and connection in my work.