​Theme
At the core of my work is an exploration of familiarity, memory, and the everyday. These themes are expressed through intricate line drawings, screen printing, and painting, with a focus on visualizing personal narratives and cultural legacies. Recently, I have been drawn to portraying the storylines of people who resonate with me—whether they are individuals whose lives intersect with mine or cultural music icons that have shaped my experiences. My intention is to represent the way memories overlap and shape us, weaving together nostalgia and identity. Through this process, I merge rendered figure and portrait studies with abstracted elements to create a visual narrative that reflects both the fluidity and permanence of memory and legacy.
'Rachel in Yellow Dress"
Wasps Patriothall Gallery, 2024
​​Process and Materials
My creative process is highly technical, grounded in a methodical approach to image-making. I begin by creating a physical collage of images—visual fragments that represent key moments, sentimental symbols, or significant aspects of the subject I am exploring. From this collage, I draw a continuous line, which serves as the foundation for the screen printing process. These line drawings become the core of the work, which I then screen-print and layer to create textured backgrounds. The final stage of my process involves painting, where I build up mosaic-like pieces of color, detail, and portraiture on top of the printed layer. I seek balance and harmony in this final act of painting, allowing boldness to emerge against the intricate details of the background. It’s important to me that my works continue to offer new discoveries over time, inviting viewers to revisit them months or even years after acquiring them, revealing subtle layers and hidden moments that enhance the personal connection between the work and its new home.
Exhibitions
SSA 126th Annual Exhibition | Royal Scottish Academy, Edinburgh. December 2024
Unbound | Wasps Granton Station, Edinburgh. November 2024
In the Making | Patriothall Wasps, Edinburgh. October 2024
All In Good Time | 92 Degrees, Hanover St, Edinburgh. June 2024
Group Portrait | Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh. June 2023
GUT | Whitespace Gallery, Edinburgh. 2022
Graduate Showcase | Edinburrgh College of Art. 2021
Degree Show | Virtual Show, Edinburgh College of Art Website. 2021
Education
2023 - 2024
Wasps, Scotland
Wasp's Graduate Accelerator Programme
I am a recent graduate of the Wasps business programme designed for early career artists. This programme emphasizes professional practice in the creative industry, offering 1-on-1 mentoring and studio space.
2021 - 2022
The University of Edinburgh
Moray House, School of Education
PGDE(s) Art and Design w/ Primary Specialism.
I am a fully qualified art teacher, registered with the GTCS, following my student year and probation. I teach BGE, National 5, Higher Art and Design, and Higher Photography.
2017 - 2021
The Univeristy of Edinburgh
Edinburgh College of Art
BA(Hons) Painting - First Class Honours
Studying painting, I explored acrylic painting techniques, contemporary approaches to printmaking, the voice in artwork, and immersive art . I also served as the 4th Year Art Representative and the Graduate Show Curatorial Representative in 2021.
Awards: ECA Studentship Award 2021
2010-2017
Dominican College ,
Forwilliam, Belfast
A* A Level Art and Design
A* GCSE Art and Deisgn - Highest in Northern Ireland.