“My still life oil paintings explore notions of beauty, space and stillness in the details of my everyday. They are the result of being close to home, committed to family, and surrounded by the domestic for these years. I paint the things that catch my eye - flowers and plants from our garden or from friends and neighbours, together with ceramic vessels I have collected from other artists or have made myself. I set them up and arrange them where I can see them every day in passing, allowing me to watch how the light changes as the days progress. I’m looking for balance and symmetry, using repetition of shape and form but most importantly space to achieve stillness. The moments of quiet contemplation when arranging my subjects and painting my still life pieces help me move through the noise and rush of daily life”