There are certain places that contain patterns that have moved me time and again. As a photographer and artist, I have been drawn towards environments that seem to tug up the very foundations of what it is to be human..
For over twenty years I've been seeking out alternative stories in our surviving material culture and sharing them with my photographs and words.
In the late 1990's I had a breakdown that ultimately led me, through a journey that took me away from depression, to a new career in photography. But what was the spark that ignited my journey?
Creating a membership scheme is probably the hardest thing I've ever done..
What began as a way of exploring buildings, landscapes and history has also become a way of exploring myself and finding my place within an increasingly complex world.
It is thought that the Norse mythological tree of life, Yggdrasil, was a yew tree. The yew tree was also a symbol of resurrection, new life and eternal life in Celtic culture, with its ability to sprout new roots for continuity.
In many ways the process of painting felt like a pilgrimage - throwing up its challenges and yet leading me into a deeper understanding of the people behind the glass.
Ashbourne Video
Some words from the client.
✨ Wondering why I ask for support?
An Anxiety of Memberships
