Work at Thelma Hulbert Gallery

I am delighted to have had a couple of paintings from my Immersion Series selected for this exhibition at Thelma Hulbert Gallery in Honiton

Where Are We Now? Features artwork by 40 artists from CAMP Membership across Devon and Cornwall. It considers contemporary environmental issues from multiple perspectives.

My statement in response to the theme:

Where are we now? We are at a crossroads, deeply disconnected from the earth, with a fragile sense of belonging. Yet, we still have the capacity to heal that bond. My paintings emerge from quiet, intimate moments—sitting beneath a hedgerow, resting in the hollow of a tree—where the boundaries between myself and the land soften. These are spaces of stillness, shelter, and listening, where I feel both held by and connected to the earth. My work responds to these experiences, translating not only what I see but what I feel in my body—the damp air, the weight of the earth, the subtle shift of light through leaves.

Through paint, I aim to convey these personal moments in a way that resonates beyond the individual, offering something shared. My belief is that small, intimate connections with nature are profoundly meaningful. They remind us that we don’t simply inhabit the natural world—we belong to it. These moments provide a way back to ourselves, to the land, through attention, presence, and care.

In the face of unprecedented environmental challenges—climate change, deforestation, and degradation—our connection to the land has become fractured. My work seeks to restore a deeper sense of connection, urging us to view the world not as something separate, but as a living, breathing entity of which we are a vital part.

Each painting is an offering, an echo of our shared bond with the earth. I hope to create a space where viewers not only observe but remember: the stillness, the act of listening, and the deep connection to the land. This bond is not just nostalgic; it is essential. It is in these intimate, reflective moments with nature that we may begin to find our way forward.

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