I have long been fascinated by the overview effect, ’an experience that transforms astronauts’ perspective of the planet and mankind’s place upon it.’ The effect is loosely described by astronauts as, seeing the world as a tiny place, where humanity is connected through living and yet divided.

As an abstract painter, musician and writer, creativity is important to me. I frequently consider my thoughts and perceptions of the world around me. I believe that creativity is extremely important to further self discovery and well-being and, therefore, should be given prominence in education – not to be withdrawn, as seems to be the case now and for a number of years previously. Creative play, creative work and creative exploration, ahead of the usual language and mathematics, to me, should be considered; allowing creativity to remain important throughout all learning and work and as a language of connected reality referencing the psychology of Carl Jung: who theorises, that for individuation to occur, the personal unconscious and the conscious ego have to be fully integrated and the collective unconscious, also known as the transpersonal unconscious a form of the unconscious where the mind contains memories and impulse is common to all of humankind as a whole.

I would consider my work to be Lyrical, Abstract Expressionism. Art that is described as free, emotive, with personal compositions unrelated to objective reality. I think that there is a difference that should be noted, a person’s nature is a part of reality. My work is part of my nature and a meditation.

Additionally, as a student of psychology my work considers how the arts can be useful in promoting healing and aligning with changes in societies, worldwide. ‘We are so adept at recognising and creating natural patterns: we embody some of the very patterns that are ubiquitous in the natural world in which we evolved.’

I use bold colours while also reverting back to colours of nature and my surroundings. A combination of pouring paint, on the floor, also adding detail later while the canvases are on the wall. An immersive approach allows me to become a physical part of the work while I create, while also allowing space to be meditative and, of the moment, working instinctively. This meditation is self care and with intention that my work inspires inner peace, tranquility and healing.