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This ongoing series aims to capture something of the essence and detail of the plants we live amongst. Plants which are celebrated, overlooked or seen as weeds are reframed in a way that makes you look, and look again.
Inspiration comes from the golden age of botanical art. Scientific studies in which the whole plant – flowers to roots – were documented. These are my own interpretations of living specimens, with careful attention given to the form and balance of these natural structures.
More than 50 schools from across Hampshire have signed up to contribute artwork to be shown alongside community groups and artists like me as part of The Winchester Gallery’s partnership with Hampshire County Council’s Climate Unity Project. The gallery will be taken over by hundreds of handmade ‘small worlds’ that celebrate and explore our connections to nature, people and planet. More info can be found here: Link
ROOTS at St Bride Foundation is the follow-up to ROOTS, which was displayed in Winchester, Hampshire in August 2024. “We are delighted to bring our work to St Bride Foundation. It is a fantastic opportunity to share the quiet details of nature against a backdrop of busy city life.” More info can be found here: Link
Roots was a special exhibition of my mother's landscape photography and my botanical sculptures. Inspired by the Hampshire landscape that we both call home, our work endeavors to capture something of the diverse natural beauty of the county. The exhibition was held at: The Nutshell, Winchester Link to my mum Tricia's portfolio: porterfolio.com
