About

I am a recent Fine Art graduate from The Northern School of Art. My work investigates the linear forms found in street scenes, inspired by my exploration of urban landscapes. I am particularly drawn to documenting vanishing points, repeated geometric patterns in buildings, and the presence of other pedestrians and vehicles in the public space. I use street photography to capture compositions that interest me and represent the view of the pedestrian. This is inspired by my ongoing research into the art theory of Psychogeography and the flâneur (the notion of a wanderer exploring the city, bringing attention to both the everyday and the unknown). These photographs are applied as reference images for my current chosen medium: printmaking. The primary focus of my practice is linocuts, however, I have also experimented with screen-printing, cyanotypes, laser-cut etching and dry-point etching.

 

My style is often illustrative in nature, presenting my own personal perspective of the street scene. I will occasionally play with the idea of the reverse printed image involved in relief printmaking techniques. By abstaining from carving the scene in reverse, the image becomes mirrored when printed and the view is not true to the original subject. This brings an alternative view and perspective of the street to the viewer, reflecting the idea of nostalgia and distorted memories attached to these locations.

 

I have recently expanded my practice to a larger scale. My most recent works have been carved onto 2 meter length pieces of lino, covering panoramic views of different junctions in the town of Hartlepool. I chose this subject as a continuation of my fascination with street views and a wish to expand the view of the street that I was capturing. I have felt able to achieve this by the inclusion of multiple vanishing points and a larger range of architectural forms, vehicles and pedestrians.