My work is a journey of feelings linked to an object, moment or past memory. Images are often conceptualised as a series. All are personal explorations of themes that are both layered in process and layered in meaning. Animals and birds have become central to my current work and convey a subtle symbolism within their depiction.I have a passion for printmaking which has always been my main form of expression. Etching and monoprint have generally been primary mediums, but I have always experimented with new techniques. More recently I have used photopolymer plates and drypoint. These techniques are often combined with hand drawn or hand coloured chine collé. Exploring and developing new techniques opens up new possibilities which I feel are essential to my development as an artist and printmaker.I grew up on a farm in the Eastern Cape of South Africa. I also studied in South Africa at Rhodes University, graduating with an Honours Degree in Fine Arts majoring in Printmaking. Although I now live in the UK, my work often reflects the imagery of where I grew up.