Lady of the Fae 2020

My work centers on reclaiming myth and reimagining feminine archetypes. The two pieces I have submitted reflect the traits and behaviours I’ve encountered on my journey to define womanhood - a journey shaped by my personal experiences and a deep awareness of what it means to navigate this world as a woman. These paintings explore some enduring themes that continue to resonate with me:

• Visibility: Celebrating the power of being seen.
• Ancient Feminine Strength: Honouring the timeless, intrinsic power of the feminine.
• Transformation: Charting the evolution from innocence to empowerment.
• Self-Realisation: Embracing the journey toward a fuller, authentic self.

This body of work is my invitation to rediscover and celebrate the many layers of womanhood through art.

I specialise in painting, mixed media, and textile pieces that explore themes of memory, emotion, folklore, and nature. My creations serve as both personal expression and therapeutic exploration, delving into the feminine dimensions and highlighting the spiritual essence of women as divine beings deeply intertwined with the earth.

Inspired by spirituality and mindfulness, I am also a dedicated advocate for animal rights, channelling this passion into my visionary art and protest pieces, including digital aura painting and mixed media. My mixed media original wall hangings use fabric paint, applique, and embroidery, blending traditional techniques with contemporary themes to create unique, expressive works. My paintings are created with oil and acrylic on canvas.

Beyond visual art, I am an author, contributing memoirs and prose to various publications. My work has been featured in magazines and interviews, reflecting my commitment to creativity and advocacy
across different mediums.

I grew up in Plymouth, Devon. I was surrounded by art as a child. My father was a portrait artist and encouraged me in paving my own career in art.

Later, my journey was shape d by my travels in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where I immersed myself in art, culture, and spirituality.

I have exhibited my work in London, Liverpool, Devon and America.

My painting, “Lady of the Fae,” features a woman holding an oak leaf - a symbol of strength. It reclaims myth and archetype by drawing on fairy lore, rich with complex female figures: the nurturing yet fierce queen, the mysterious wise woman, and the defiant trickster. These archetypes, reinterpreted as emblems of strength, autonomy, and resilience, offer a counter-narrative to patriarchal myths by linking women to magic, intuition, and transformation. The Fae serve as a metaphor for the feminine experience - mirroring women’s deep connection to nature and life’s cycles, from birth to renewal - and echoing the historical marginalisation of female voices, which are in fact essential and transformative. This work also nods to ancient, egalitarian traditions found in Celtic, Norse, and other mythologies, where women once held central roles in spiritual and cultural narratives, and where liminal spaces symbolised rites of passage such as coming-of-age, motherhood, and menopause.

Acrylic on Canvas

54x53.5cm

Framed in an open frame