Tapered Form, 2023

With roots based in drawing, this body of work uses a limited vocabulary of forms and marks, with the removal of any unnecessary elements. The off-white field isn't submissive but is an active part of the painting. The balance between positive and negative space, the placement of forms and their proportions are all vital components of the composition.

These works develop through a process of adjustment and response, with improvisation playing a significant role. Decisions are made throughout the act of painting rather than from any predetermined plan. Forms are often interrupted, cropped or withheld, allowing the exploration of the tension between completion and incompletion. Essentially, what is omitted is just as important as what remains.

Drawing underpins all of these paintings. Line, edge and structure remain central concerns even when working in paint.