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I explore the space between the inner world and the natural world, often through the feminine figure as a vessel of transformation. These figures are not portraits in the usual sense, but symbols of change - emotional, spiritual, and environmental.

I paint in a figurative style, but often weave in surreal details to create dreamlike atmospheres. Strands of flowing hair, strange or poisonous plants, and objects charged with symbolism become recurring presences in my paintings. They act as signs of the hidden stories and feelings that move beneath the surface of daily life.

Much of my inspiration comes from Jungian psychology, particularly the ideas of the shadow self (the hidden parts of ourselves that we often fear or deny) and the anima (the inner feminine aspect of the psyche, which appears in dreams and myths as a guide or symbol of transformation). By drawing on these ideas, I use myth, nature, and symbolism to mirror the ways identity and emotion are shaped by both our inner lives and the wider world around us.

Certain motifs return again and again in my work. The willow tree, with its weeping branches, suggests both mourning and resilience. Belladonna, a plant known for its beauty and danger, becomes a sign of transformation and risk. Landscapes touched by moonlight suggest mystery, concealment, and revelation. These images function as archetypes - timeless symbols that carry deep and universal meaning.

I also draw inspiration from poetry and visionary writing, from William Blake’s prophetic works to Federico García Lorca’s dreamlike verses, as well as Carl Jung’s Red Book. Like their words, my paintings are not intended as static images, but as living spaces for dialogue with the subconscious. I think of them as altars: sites where personal mythologies and collective memories meet.

Currently based in the East Midlands, UK, I am developing a body of work that seeks to connect the human form with elemental landscapes. These paintings are imagined thresholds - places where the boundaries between dream and waking briefly dissolve.