January

Greece

On the last day of January 2021, my partner and I moved from London to Athens, her hometown, where she’s been posted for a work assignment. We don’t know how long we’ll be here, but for the first time, I’m living in sight of the sea – my easel now looks over the rooftops of Voula and aptly named Panorama to the Aegean and the tiny islet of Ydroussa. Living in sight of the sea has had a huge influence on my practice.

March

The Sea from Here

I aimed for this to be both a social and educational online exhibition, of seascapes taken by people around the world during 2020, exploring the sea that connects us all. These last two years have not only been devastating for our planet’s human population, but also for our oceans. The world’s oceans reached their hottest level in recorded history in 2020, supercharging the extreme weather impacts of the climate emergency.

April

RSA Online Exhibition

Featuring two of my artworks, the Royal Scottish Academy presented the 195th Annual Exhibition for the second time entirely online as a result of Covid-19. I’m always pleased to be selected for this annual show – the RSA has been an important part of my career so far.

April – September

Summer Exhibition at Moncrieff–Bray Gallery

This was my first exhibition with Moncrieff–Bray, having been taken on by the gallery in early 2021. Moncrieff–Bray is a spectacular 120 square metre converted barn with stunning views over the South Downs. More can be read online.

August

Med: A Cookbook

Last year I was approached by designer Dave Brown (of APE) and publishers Ebury (of Penguin) to collaborate on a seascape cover design which would harmonise with the rich and vibrant dishes Claudia Roden has chosen for this cookbook celebrating a lifelong love of the Mediterranean.

September

Andiamo!

A trio of my 2010 Royal Scottish Academy Collection paintings were presented during an exhibition of Florence scholars at The Mound, Edinburgh. My Florence flood artwork featured in the exhibition’s publication, with text by curator Sandy Wood. Chaired by Mary Bourne RSA, I was also part of an online talk (password to view: rsa) about the impact of the scholarship on my work.

October

Artworks Consigned to Three Galleries

These brilliant galleries now hold a stock of work on site: The Scottish Gallery, Tatha Gallery & Moncrieff-Bray Gallery. Please get in touch to be passed on to a gallery contact. As with private sales, artworks can be sent worldwide.

October – November

COP26 Collaborations

I was part of three environmentally focussed collaborations during COP26: with Climate Change Creative & Climate Fringe, bringing voices from marginalised communities to Glasgow; and with artists Elizabeth Ogilvie & Robert Page on their stunning project Into the Oceanic, which highlights the natural resources we have at our disposal to combat the climate crisis. My role in the project has been to provide branding, design and online promotion.

December

Panthalassa

I was excited to exhibit a set of sea photographs at Tatha Gallery during their end of year show Presence. This was my first opportunity to present a significant set of photographs for an exhibition, taken across the last few years. Framed & unframed prints from the series remain.

2022

Looking Ahead

You can take part in The Sea from Here Part II, and my upcoming Venice Biennale exhibition Where Once the Waters. I’m also working with artist Gonzaga Gómez-Cortázar on an online exhibition – Points of Return – opening soon. Next year, after the Biennale, I’ll turn my attention to a 2024 solo exhibition in The Scottish Gallery.