Installations
Being a member of the HatchGroup of Artists has enabled my introduction to making installations.
Artemis Shrine. 2023-2024
Mixed media assemblage, collected pill packets
Artemis - ‘The Goddess of Hunting, Protector of Wild Animals and the Wilderness’ came back. She was devastated by the pharmaceutical pollution she found in the Soil, in the Rivers and the Seas. Her companions Hedgehog, Seagull, Freshwater Fish and her pet Starling, quickly became became affected, unable to reproduce, or to feed.
“New study reveals pharmaceuticals are polluting England’s National Parks. (14 August 2024)”
“New research from the University of York and the Rivers Trust has revealed widespread contamination of rivers in the parks, with antidepressants, anticonvulsants, antimicrobials, anti-inflammatory substances, lipid regulators and diabetes treatments being detected.Some rivers in the Peak District and on Exmoor were found to have concentrations of pharmaceuticals higher than seen in major cities such as London”.
Pharmaceutical Pollution of the English National Parks has been published in the journal Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry.
Silver Lining
POWER TO THE PEOPLE : PEOPLE HAVE THE POWER
People who Demonstrate around the a World promoting Climate Awareness.
People who clean up the Debris left at Mosques after a far-right riot.
Friends and Strangers alike who care and support.
The unexpected Delights of Ageing.
The Wonder of Family and Grandchildren.
Hidden Delights in Unexpected Places.
East Quay and Hatch
Dancing is Joy : Dance like no one is watching.
Dancing and Music : Energy and Breath.
Bright Colours and Patterns and Dance.
The Figures are Awkward and Gawky, Dancing with Abandon
In the Moment, with the Music. The Red Shoes are Empty
“Put on your Red Shoes and Dance the Blues.” David Bowie
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This work is dedicated to the Women of Afghanistan, forbidden to Dance in Public.
Work made from second hand, or donated fabrics.
Organza from RAFT charity for Refugees in Taunton.
Fine netting, saved from Landfill. Swiss Tulle, Chard
War Baby. Twice Suspended. 2025
Tissue paper. PVA glue. Acrylic Box. Mirror
A hollow empty body, twice suspended.
Sila died of cold in Gaza.
‘Her father tenderly carries her tiny body wrapped in white fabric, to be buried in the sand.’ BBC News.
War Baby is my response to this tragedy, repeated endlessly all over the world.
