My work is autobiographical. I suppose what I am interested in is the suffering and striving of humans…. what else can I use better than my own experience? It s an uncomfortable place to explore and share because of the fear of it looking like an ego trip.
John Lennon said ‘My role in society, or any artist’s or poet’s role, is to try and express what we all feel. Not as a preacher, not as a leader. But as a reflection of us all.’
By sharing I hope to connect and help people connect to a collective consciousness. There are Buddhist sympathies in my work. The idea of life as suffering intrigues me. I haven’t done much making over the last weeks… I am going to brush the dust off in the morning. Whether I am there or not I am always thinking about the work, the picture is of my morning view – I love watching this decrepit structure and seeing how much it is or isn’t drowning from day to day.
