A Caring Presence

It is lovely to have an image of my large piece Presence included as part of Careful Thinking’s Newsletter.

In episode 20 of Martin Robb’s Careful Thinking podcast, Martin is joined by two distinguished care theorists, Andries Baart and Guus Timmerman, the co-authors of Relational Caring and Presence Theory in Healthcare and Social Work: A Care Ethical Perspective.

Having worked a lot in healthcare settings, I have seen the positive effects of creativity on wellbeing. If you too are interested in art and care, I recommend checking out more of Careful Thinking’s podcasts especially as recent posts have focused on the relationships between art and care.

The podcasts are inspired by a belief that thinking critically about care can both deepen our understanding and help to improve the everyday practice and experience of care.

Water by the Thames

If you are near London's Southbank sometime between now and late October, take a break at the lovely Bankside Hotel and see the Nature's Imprint Exhibition. There are artworks by seven artists. Described by Fuse Magazine as "a must-see for anyone interested in the intersection of nature, sustainability, and artistic expression". It seems appropriate that my paintings of water are this close to the Thames.

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International Exhibition

Delighted that Cherish II has been awarded a Merit in Grey Cube Gallery's international art exhibition celebrating the colour green.

Resonating!

Resonance II has been given an honourable mention in the Grey Cube Gallery’s international online exhibition. With entries from all over the world, the exhibition is based on the theme of water - a theme I explore in almost all of my paintings. Resonance II is a large piece at 100 cm by 100cm. It is my representation (through colour and water) of deep and enduring love. A love which resonates beyond the surface. To view the exhibition, visit https://greycubegallery.com/current-show/index.html

In the Moment - on exhibition

Delighted that In the Moment has been selected as part of the Light, Space, Time 10th Anniversary annual virtual open exhibition. The exhibition received entries from over 35 different countries. In the Moment is my recognition that water is an amazing teacher!   Water reminds me to embrace the transient nature of time by being very present in each moment.  To view the exhibition, visit https://www.lightspacetime.art/open-art-exhibition-2020-painting-other-media/