I enjoy experimenting in my work using alternative materials such as objects from childhood, fabrics, and objects from nature to create sculptural installations. My artworks use a combination of man-made and natural materials which create evocative emotions of childhood. Through the use of soft materials and sweet colour, I strive to create a disrupted and unsettled atmosphere in my work. I take inspiration for the making of my installations from artists Rory Tangney and Eric N. Mack ; interested in their use of how they manipulated and composed materials. Another artist I took admire is Alice Maher, I am fascinated with her use of materials and how she can create delicate forms but which are powerful in meaning. In particular I enjoy how she uses hair which carries significant symbolic importance.
Growing up on a farm in rural Mayo I found my creativity and inspiration in nature. Before coming to Fine Art at IT Sligo (now ATU) I completed a level 5 Fetac course in Childcare which has influenced my work to date reflecting on childhood, memory, motherhood, an introspective reflection.
