"If I had a Boat" by James Vincent has become a favourite song of mine for its beautiful visuals, lyrics and the musical talent it displays. Watery images influence me greatly because of my upbringing by the sea, which has shaped me. I love that the tide always has a mood so reflective and thought-provoking as though the waves carry whispers that transcend time. Recently the human form submerged beneath water has spoken to me, inspired in particular by Pre-Raphaelite painters, such as John Everett Millais and JW Waterhouse.
I am drawn to figures suspended in space, hand gestures, old ruins and profound natural surroundings, particularly of water. These are things to me that epitomise humanity and express tangibly and gesturally how we relate to the world around us. I use poetic, metaphorical, symbolic devices to point to higher meaning. My stance is philosophical, reflecting my Christian faith. Myth, history, mystery and spirituality often enter my work.
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