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In my degree, I’ve focused on printmaking. To create my work, I use an intaglio technique called etching. This process involves using acid to create shallow grooves in zinc or copper plates. These grooves are then filled with ink and printed using an intaglio press.
In a world of instant results and constant interruptions, amidst the rise of AI in the world of art, I’m convinced that the slow, physical, and unpredictable process of printmaking is irreplaceable. Having grown up next to the sea in South Wales, I find myself constantly drawn to nature in my work. I love exploring hidden stories and fine details in the woodlands and gardens I come across in Cambridge and beyond.
This year, as well as exhibiting in the CSA degree show, I’ll also be holding a solo exhibition at the top of Thrive Café in Cambridge, running from May to June. I was recently shortlisted for the Batsford Prize in Illustration and will be exhibiting in London with the other finalists in June and July. Next year, I’m excited to continue developing my printmaking practice as the Graduate Artist in Residence at Marlborough College.
In my work, I enjoy exploring themes of natural beauty, pattern, and texture. I often work spontaneously onto a zinc plate without much prior designing, letting the process guide me. Much of my work celebrates the beauty of untamed nature, the unpredictable perfection in the shape of a tree, the peaceful chaos of plants. Many of my tree-based pieces are inspired by my own poetry, drawing on both real trees from the world around me and imagined ones from within.
I’m also deeply interested in folklore and storytelling, which comes through in pieces like Yggdrasil. Alongside creating standalone images, I’ve recently been using two-plate colour aquatint to produce a series of multi-plate etchings, which I’ve developed into repeat patterns for surface design.
Looking ahead, I hope to continue exploring printmaking, perhaps by expanding or combining the techniques I use now. I want to keep focusing on nature, especially the hidden and often overlooked beauty in the world around us. I'm also keen to experiment more with surface design, printing my work onto fabric products and creating new patterns.
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