The environment is under threat from anthropogenic climate change. Its response? Flood, drought, fire. Big fire. Nature’s beauty and wonder is backed into a corner and is taking on a more fearsome persona.
In response, I created a series of artworks that captures this vengeful mood. Devastation and beauty entwined.
Imitating the powerful element of fire I used a laser to burn images of my paintings into organic materials such as wood and paper, enabling me to embody nature’s destructive power

Wake me when it's over
etched image into acrylic paint on canvas 2021

Hell hath no fury
etched image into acrylic paint on paper 2020

After the fires
etched image on acrylic polymer paint on canvas 2021

Is this a dream again?
etched image into acrylic paint and plywood 2020

What was I thinking Again?
etched image into acrylic paint on canvas 2021

Wildstyle
etched image into gouache on paper
2020