The focus of my work is the unnoticed. It concentrates on the natural world, the beauty of pattern and colours that are found in rocks and lichens and that often go unnoticed. The hues and vibrancy are a constant in the world around us and although they filter into our everyday lives we often fail to appreciate them.
I am intrigued by the surfaces I am looking at due to their vibrant colours and striking natural patterns. The work concentrates on converting hard lichen covered rock surfaces on to a soft, fluid surface by printing onto silk. The intention when printing onto silk is to add a level of luxury to the pieces. This is something that is not associated with the initial harsh subject matter. This juxtaposition leaves the viewer fascinated as to the relationship between the harsh natural object and the soft silk fabric.
Once completing the silks I intend to take them back to their original environment and to photograph them in this landscape. The contrast of these exaggerated natural soft images against the harsh landscape will demonstrate what the silks represent.
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