Blank Media Collective

Biography / Personal Statement

I have been painting for over 20 years, whilst combining a career in the public sector including design, education and more recently Health. I am a self taught artist and use a range of disciplines such as charcoal, acrylics, oils, collage and mixed media.

I have been involved in developing art workshops in corporate and community settings, and in regards to the use of art in health more specifically with dementia.

My interests lie in the use of art, texture and colour within the health, community and corporate setting. I have exhibited widely in the UK, both solo and group work.  More recently working on the use of collage work, poetry and altered art. I am keen to explore the nature of the individuals experience and the effects of colour and texture and recycled art.  I have worked extensively with the elderly with dementia and look at ways in which we can find ways for them to explore their creativity in a relaxed and un-judged environment.

As an Artist, I am keen to explore how art and creativity can be used in different settings, and how we use creative expression as a means of communication.

I am a presenter on the Good News show, a weekly show on Bang Radio 103.6fm. My faith is my source of inspiration. I have been involved in many forms of ‘the Arts’ since 1982, this has included dance, theatre – musicals, graphics and fine art and have drawn from this experience to develop my work.