I weave together the visual and auditory worlds to create intimate, multi-dimensional paintings. Each piece offers viewers not just a visual experience but a journey into the heart of the sitter’s personal narrative.

This unique process of creating art allows for a deeper, more immersive connection between the artwork and the audience. By incorporating audio recordings of conversations with the sitters, we reveal layers of their identity that a static image alone cannot convey. These recordings capture the nuances of their voices, the rhythm of sound in their speech, and the emotional undertones of their stories, providing a fuller, richer understanding of who they are.

For the relatives and loved ones of the sitters, these artworks offer a precious opportunity to hear and see their loved ones through a new lens, creating a bridge between past and present, memory and reality. This connection is deeply personal and resonates on an emotional level, as viewers recognise familiar voices and expressions, and gain insights into their own lives and relationships.

The inspiration for this approach stems from a deeply personal experience. As an infant, a recording captured a tender moment between my father and myself. Listening to this recording as an adult, I was struck by the profound connection it evoked. It allowed me to see my father not just as a parent but as a man navigating the same stages of life I was now experiencing. This realisation was transformative, bridging the gap between us and fostering a deeper understanding and empathy.