Tomorrow is the start of my latest exhibition at The Gardens Gallery, titled "Imagine That." It is a culmination of work done over the past two years. The subject matter varies from global issues to personal experiences. I always try to produce work that is imaginative but rooted to reality in order to keep pushing my creativity and to keep a sound footing. I try and create a unique work of art each time I make something but all the while trying to hold onto my own style. I want people to be able to relate to my work and discover a new way of looking at something.
The works at the show include drawings, oil paintings, pastels and watercolours. I have also been doing some carpentry recently as I have always enjoyed woodwork in the past and wanted to try something different from paint and canvas for a change.
Away from the arts I have been working many hours at work and have been progressing with my powerlifting. A teacher once told me that sport and art don't go together. I found this to be a very stereotypical and anti-creative comment. I try to experience as many different things as I can in order to keep my ideas and perspectives fresh. I think to be a true creative/artist our job is to attempt to discover something new. Why try to fit in when you can stand out? Of course by standing out you do not want to alienate the masses but I would hate to just blend in the crowd. I would like this new show to be a platform for a positive year ahead to explore new ideas, techniques and to meet fresh thinking people.
I hope to see you there!
"Imagine That"
10th - 16th April 2013
The Gardens Gallery
Montpellier
Cheltenham
www.gardensgallery.co.uk
