What began as an exploration regarding the dichotomous symbols regarding life and death evolved into considering how ideas of life and death permeate the settings we inhabit. Initially, the investigation began in an obvious place, a cemetery which despite its reputation as a place of death I have also observed as a place of life. The land that we deem sacred nature is given the chance to thrive and this led to me examining how ideas of life and death are intrinsic to those of natural and manmade.

Initially, my use of symbolism was overt but throughout my practice, I honed my exploration to focus specifically on making the symbolism more subtle. As a result, I found myself focusing on the symbolic presence of animals, plants and reflection in particular. These works exist in the liminal space between life and death, their presence is indicative of the ever blurring boundaries between natural and man-made.

An oil painting of a white rabbit on a gradient purple background with two leaves behind the rabbit
An acrylic painting of a mirror and plants
An oil painting of a magpie on a blue gradient background
An oil painting of plants in a bathroom
A pencil drawing of a cat toy mouse hanging in front of a swivel chair
A painting of a white rabbit with black spots on a purple background with symbols of life and death
An oil painting of a cat lying on a bookcase in front of a repeat pattern wallpaper
A mirror with etched transparent leaves. The mirror is on top of a cabinet and next to three glass bottles
An oil painting of a cat framed by a mirror and decorated by leaves
A gouache painting of calathea leaf on a purple background with a white border
An acrylic painting of monstera leaves on a pink background with a white border
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