Born and raised in the east end of Glasgow (Shettleston), I am a Scottish artist. I completed my education at the Glasgow School of Art, Jordanhill College of Education, and the University of Strathclyde before embarking on a career in art education.
About my artwork.
I explore aspects of the city of my birth and upbringing in my recent work. ‘Wondering in the City’ is the series I’m working on. I meander and marvel in the city of Glasgow, capturing moments with my camera, drawing and recording them in my notebook. I’ve always been intrigued by the area and its rich cultural and industrial heritage. From fishing to shipbuilding, both industries are now in decline with the subsequent loss of cultures and skills. The UK’s fleet of nuclear submarines has generated significant debate locally and nationally due to its current threatening presence. For the past ten years, I have been working on a series of artworks that use drawing, photography and mixed media to produce limited edition digital inkjet prints (each print is available in an edition of 15). The process of making the works echoes my feelings about the changing city and landscape — personal, layered, multifaceted and nuanced. It’s my personal take on the ever-changing nature of places, influenced by human activity.
About my artwork.
I explore aspects of the city of my birth and upbringing in my recent work. ‘Wondering in the City’ is the series I’m working on. I meander and marvel in the city of Glasgow, capturing moments with my camera, drawing and recording them in my notebook. I’ve always been intrigued by the area and its rich cultural and industrial heritage. From fishing to shipbuilding, both industries are now in decline with the subsequent loss of cultures and skills. The UK’s fleet of nuclear submarines has generated significant debate locally and nationally due to its current threatening presence. For the past ten years, I have been working on a series of artworks that use drawing, photography and mixed media to produce limited edition digital inkjet prints (each print is available in an edition of 15). The process of making the works echoes my feelings about the changing city and landscape — personal, layered, multifaceted and nuanced. It’s my personal take on the ever-changing nature of places, influenced by human activity.
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