My enjoyment in art stems from two aspects of art making. Firstly, in the joy of constructing concepts and, secondly, in the physical task of making the work. I like to have a balance between the two. I can find conceptual work mentally and emotionally draining to produce. The native flower series is off the back of feeling emotionally drained. I loved working on them, as the difficult detail required me to focus solely on the task.
I am trying to develop a subtlety with my lino prints, hinting at the shape of a form and letting the eye and the imagination do the rest. The test of a lino is employing restraint in order to hint rather than tell.
I can’t help but make my work a little conceptual. The four flowers are grown in my Mum’s garden. If I was to make work for the sake of emotional rest then flowers from Mum’s garden seemed appropriate
My work is currently on exhibition at Work Of Art Community Gallery
Phoebe Hathway 