About me
I am an abstract artist working from my home studio in South East London. My work is often influenced by my experiences of Visual Snow Syndrome, and I also enjoy painting portraits of people I admire.
Visual Snow Syndrome
Visual Snow Syndrome is a rare neurological condition.
When I was 18 I realised my vision wasn’t the same as everyone else’s. I thought it was normal for the world to be overlaid with thousands and thousands of tiny dots, all dancing around, vibrating and pulsating. Visual Snow Syndrome is a collection of symptoms, the most common being a layer of snowy static covering your entire visual field. It's been likened to an old and slightly out of tune TV, or an old camera trying to capture low light. This snow is present 24/7, even with your eyes closed. Other symptoms include poor night vision, starbursts and halos of light surrounding streetlamps and car headlights, trails of images that remain in your vision even after the object has left, increased positive and negative afterimages and tinnitus. Some people have experienced Visual Snow for as long as they can remember, but others have reported the condition starting suddenly. The causes are still unknown but research is ongoing worldwide. Everyone who experiences Visual Snow Syndrome reports slightly different symptoms. I have decided to use mine to create a series of abstract artworks. For more information on Visual Snow, the Visual Snow Initiative is a great organisation and there is a fantastic online community who can provide support and advice. |
Thank you, NHS!
I was honoured to be paired with Beth Coe from Manchester Royal Infirmary as part of the #portraitsfornhsheroes campaign by artist Tom Croft.
Beth, it was a privilege to paint your portrait, and it's just a small way of saying thank you. Thank you for everything you are doing for us. And thank you to everyone in the NHS. The Healthcare Heroes online exhibition is now live. This is a unique and moving tribute to the NHS staff that have cared for us during this pandemic. I am proud to be included as one of the portraits in the exhibition, as well as featuring in the contribution from A&E nurse Harriet Durkin. Follow the link to explore... |
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