Artist Statement:

“Since 2017, I have been based at Sun Pier House, working as a painter and illustrator in Kent. My practice centres on oil painting, alongside drawing in pen and pencil on both canvas and paper.

Originally born in Shropshire, I studied Art in Shrewsbury and later in Newport, South Wales, before completing teacher training in North London. Following this, I taught Art in secondary schools across London and Kent. In addition to teaching, I worked as a senior moderator for a national examining body and served for a time as National Secretary of the Artists’ Union. Throughout these professional roles, I continued to develop my own artwork; today, however, I focus exclusively on my studio practice.

Much of my work is inspired by the local environment in and around the Medway Estuary. In particular, I explore both rural landscapes and urban settings, as well as the people who inhabit these spaces. Recently, my attention has turned towards the intricate details of natural forms, studying pattern, texture and structure at close range. By working with a limited colour palette, I create a sense of harmony and atmosphere within each composition. Using oils on canvas, I build up layered surfaces to achieve depth, subtle tone and a strong connection to place”

Medium & Specialty: Painter & Illustrator

Sun Pier Resident Since: 2017

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Our Artists & Creative Community

Sun Pier House is home to 28 working studios shared by 33 professional artists and makers. Undoubtedly forming one of the most diverse and vibrant creative communities on the riverside.

Our residents represent a wide range of contemporary art and craft practices. Within our building you’ll find a tattooist, stop-motion animator, silversmith, performance artist, milliner, illustrator, graphic designer, painter, photographer and many more creative professionals working across disciplines.

Together, our residents reflect the strength and diversity of contemporary creative practice today. With every visit to Sun Pier House, you are not just stepping into a gallery, you are entering a working community of artists and makers shaping the cultural life of our area every day.