I invited the people of Denmark to send me a letter! I’ve made a new work to commemorate the end of the Danish Postal Service – PostNord stopped delivering letters at the end of December 2025. The way we communicate has changed so much over the years. The Second World War love letters that I haveContinue reading “The Last Post”
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IAPMA Biennale
I have a piece of work in The International Association of Hand Papermakers & Paper Artists (IAPMA) Biennale in Silkeborg, Denmark from 7 February to 25 May 2026. The Biennale invited artists to explore paper as a living palimpsest — a material that absorbs and preserves the layered traces of life. Impressions of Nature: PaperContinue reading “IAPMA Biennale”
The Coolest Colour
Why is the sky blue? Are blueberries really blue? Why is the Virgin Mary depicted wearing blue? In an exhibition at Powderham Castle, Devon, I worked with artist and friend Jane Perkins to create an exhibition inspired by one special colour. The collaboration is inspired by my daily pictures of the sky and Jane’s desire toContinue reading “The Coolest Colour”
Sky News
I’ve been photographing the sky every day since we went into lockdown. There’s a selection of images below, and you can see them all on my Sky News website.
Devon Open Studios 2017
On Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 Sept, Cockwood Artists will be exhibiting in Cockwood Village Hall as part of Devon Open Studios. The paper art I’ll be showing this year includes my new Viking boats which are created using nautical charts and gold paper. I’ll also have Japanese anemones and collections of tiny envelopes. This year,Continue reading “Devon Open Studios 2017”
Devon Open Studios 2016
Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 September, 11am – 6pm I’m exhibiting during Devon Open Studios, along with watercolorist Tony Bird. As well as the exhibition of art, there will be tea, coffee and homemade cake available. On the Sunday afternoon at 2pm, the Serenoa String Quartet will be playing. I’ve been continuing myContinue reading “Devon Open Studios 2016”
Devon Open Studios 2015
Art, food and music Sat 12 & Sun 13 September I’m taking part in Devon Open Studios again this year. Tony Bird and I will be exhibiting at Cockwood Village Hall on Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September from 11am to 6pm. I’ve been experimenting with ideas around white feather letters sent during World War One.Continue reading “Devon Open Studios 2015”
Devon Open Studios 2014
I’m taking part in Devon Open Studios again this year. I’m exhibiting with watercolorist Tony Bird. We’ll be at Cockwood Village Hall EX6 8NU on Sat 13 and Sun 14 September from 11am to 6pm. As well as a chance to meet the artists and see the exhibition, there will be tea, coffee and deliciousContinue reading “Devon Open Studios 2014”
Devon Open Studios
I’m exhibiting during Devon Open Studios on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 September at Cockwood Village Hall (near Starcross and Dawlish), Devon. Cockwood is a scenic village on the Exe Estuary and there are two pubs where you can get a nice lunch or afternoon drink. I’m showing my work with watercolorist Tony Bird who paintsContinue reading “Devon Open Studios”
The Art and Soul of Paper
Some of my Japanese Anemones will be shown as part of The Art and Soul of Paper, an exhibition of 21st century paper artworks to embody the essence of the Japanese papermaking heritage. The event takes place in Norwich from 11 March to 20 April and includes three paper exhibitions, two artist talks and aContinue reading “The Art and Soul of Paper”
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