This series of works was created by a laborious process of writing the same word over and over again on a single sheet of A1 tracing paper. Made over the course of a year, on the kitchen tables of different family and friends while I was living nomadically across the UK, they illustrate my extraordinary commitment, patience and strength of will for the task.

Each piece introduces a new word such as authentically, openly, peacefully, courageously, chosen intuitively while reflecting on my values in relation to ways of living or being in the world. They are drawn using different colours in response to the feelings that the words evoke. Courageously for example is drawn in red a colour associated with power, trust and feeling grounded whereas green and pink pens were used for words associated with peace, love or growth. Through the process of making, these works transform words into a newly charged material for producing abstract, intricate images.

Works images:

Installation shots