Narratives in Art.
Narratives in Art is a living archive of my practice, a space to document, process, and think out loud. Posts might follow a new work, a small observation, an exhibition, or a question I can't yet answer. There is no fixed agenda here, only an ongoing record of how the work develops, where it leads, and what it is slowly becoming.
“Understory”.
Repurposing discarded office frames as canvases led to Understory, a piece exploring memory, balance, and belonging. Using my new Chinese painting set, I experimented with ink grinding, layering, and the interaction between paint and space. Inspired by the forests of Loch Tay and the concept of the understory, this work reflects on the haziness of memory and the unseen layers that shape our connection to place.
Scaling up #1 & Threads Exhibition.
Scaling Up #1 is my first attempt at translating my detailed style into a larger composition. This experimental sketch taught me to embrace imperfections, overcome creative hurdles, and find unexpected freedom in the challenges of working on a new scale.
Scaling Up.
Experimenting with larger-scale artwork has been a new frontier for me. Inspired by towering forests and themes of memory, I’m navigating the challenge of balancing control with the raw, immersive impact of a larger canvas. This post explores the unexpected connections between scale, cianalas, and the sense of collective memory that arises in my work.
Embracing Failure.
In revisiting a painting I had abandoned over a year ago, I found freedom in the absence of expectation. Through experimentation with ink washes and looser brushstrokes, I discovered new techniques that brought life and energy to "Duibhe," a piece inspired by the dramatic skies of the Scottish Highlands