A large part of my practice involves researching the pigments from which I make my paint. I am currently working with the ancient pigments, gaining a deeper understanding of them from both a scientific and historical aspect, and how these relate to the female psyche. My thirst to absorb more knowledge has taken me on a ‘self-led pigment safari’, exploring the wild landscape and ochres of the Luberon region in the South of France (June 2024)

I am delighted to announce that I have also been selected to attend ‘Joya: AiR’ (September 2024) - a not for profit artist residency developed by artists for artists, based in the Parque Natural Sierra María - Los Vélez, National Park, in Spain.

I will be travelling to Joya AiR together with Sume Leyden, whom I first met at Slade School Of Fine Art in London. Our focus will be on the language of place - we will be collecting and experimenting with local pigments (earth, clays, plants), sounds (field recordings), and other sensory impressions, which we will then take back to our respective studios in Norway and the UK to further research.

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