How would you describe your style of work?
I would like to say that my style is my own primitive, free-flowing, energetic, and expressive form. It is from deep within me. I just enjoy what I do with no boundaries. I am in charge.
What’s your approach or method for creating new work?
This depends on the mood of what’s going on. Life is hard and every day is a challenge. So I guess, depending on how the day is going, it has a massive impact on how I’m going to create. It is my release, and escape from the chaos.
Myself and my family are my influences. My knowledge of the art world is very limited, which is how I like it. It’s hard to believe this in this day and age but I stay away from being influenced. Don’t get me wrong, I like other artists like Leonora Carrington, Egon Schiele, and Richard Hambleton.
It’s my savior. I truly believe that if I hadn’t started creating, I wouldn’t be here now. It’s better than any drug or medication. To be able to just let go, not care, and be free is the best experience ever. So what, who cares, it’s what I do!
Every day is a project. Within these projects, I’m working on 4 maybe 5 large paintings I’m trying to push myself on these and trying out a different approach. I’ve spent longer than normal on these you know “always learning on the job”
You have a child with a rare genetic illness and previously received much-needed support from the charity Shooting Stars. Please tell us more about the charity and where we can find further information
Shooting Stars were very supportive of me and my family. They support children with life-limiting conditions and their families living across Surrey and west London. The charity’s care is available from diagnosis and includes practical support, therapies, respite, family groups and events, use of our hospice facilities, and much more. For further visit https://www.shootingstar.org.uk/
The exhibition runs until September 30th. For further information on the artist, visit Occhi Contemporary Art
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