Painting

Welcome to my blog - ruminations on what influences me as a visual artist

Feb 1, 20234 min

Mythology, Intersectional Feminism, and Post punk modernism - what more could you ask for!

I grew up in Northern Ireland, and I moved to Scotland in 2004 where I now live and practice as a visual artist. Living in Northern...

Jul 16, 20214 min

The Uncanny and Queerness in Art, and why Dexter Dalwood's ears must be burning every day!

How familiar are you with the term Uncanny? What does it say to you? The Uncanny was defined by Siegmund Freud in 1916 as that which is...

May 20, 20213 min

Ramifications of having a resting bitch face that would curdle milk!

I saw a boy with amazing DM boots, and his mother chastised me for staring - the ramifications of having a severe resting bitch face !

Apr 30, 20213 min

Second Face! Masks and Judgement

Masks are not just for protection. They can also be used to disguise, hide, amuse or even frighten others, and used to make a statement.

Mar 22, 20213 min

The Grievability of Lives and Why it Matters

Itouch on these themes in my own work.I like to portray older women in a positive light. Positive, strong, colourful, bold and full of life!

Mar 3, 20214 min

How the Bin Collectors changed my life!

Hi . Welcome to my first blog! You may already know me but you probably don't know my story of how I became an artist. When I was 18, I...