This recent series of paintings is more boldly representational than most of my previous work. On a recent visit to Cordoba, Andalusia, I spent time drawing inside the ‘Mesquita’, the Great Mosque. The curves of the arches chimed with the introduction of more curved forms into my work generally. These paintings are not meant as literal transcriptions of the building;  I draw on the abstract principles I am used to working with as I seek  to convey the feelings of infinity and endless space that I experienced  there, walking quietly through the forest of a thousand ancient columns.

“I aim to engage the viewer in a process of slow looking” 

Over time,I have developed my own technique of using plaster of Paris to paint on. I use the bright white of the ground to ‘shine through’ the thin layers of paint, like light. I use an etching tool to create sharp, freehand lines. The etchings of Ben Nicholson are an important influence.