Folklore and Fairytales
I am inspired by the narratives that shape our lives: the stories, poetry and drama that we share and are entertained by. I am particularly drawn to to the stories which delve in to the subterranean, beneath the façade and behind the ordinary. In this collection I have used the simplicity of black ink to create images of popular fairytales and folklore. Taking the viewpoint of one or more character, I attempt to see the story from their unique perspectives, often attempting to subvert their traditional roles.
The Owl and the Pussycat - Pen and Ink
Little Red Riding Hood - Pen and Ink
The Princess and the Pea - Pen and Ink
Alice in Wonderland - Pen and Ink
Sleeping Beauty - Pen and Ink
Beauty and the Beast - Pen and Ink
Cinderella - Pen and Ink
Baba Yaga - Pen and Ink
The Red Shoes - Pen and Ink
Blue Beard - Pen and Ink
The Wizard of Oz - Pen and Ink
Hansel and Gretel - Pen and Ink
Jack and the Beanstalk - Pen and Ink
Northern Lights - Pen and Ink
Snow White - Pen and Ink
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - Pen and Ink
Aladdin - Pen and Ink
Rapunzel - Pen and Ink
Underland - textile art collection
Strings and threads are everywhere, stitching all life together. From the hyphae of mycelium to the cosmic web, from neural pathways and memory nets to blood vessels and leaf vein fractals, the natural world is filled with intricate networks. These webs and threads appear fragile, but they are strong and resilient, and the genesis for life and consciousness.
