Still Closer
Silence changes the way you perceive the world; more importantly it makes you aware of the previously overlooked. This work is informed by a long period of hearing loss and is a reflection of life viewed through the minutiae of my domestic surroundings. The work was partly created as a response to the practical effects of deafness; silence allows you to focus, almost meditate, on a subject without being disturbed. More importantly the work expresses visually the emotional impact of silence, encompassing re-occurring themes of melancholy, isolation and humour.
This is an edited selection from the final series.