SKYGAZING
Skygazing is a series of skyscapes on copper and aluminium.
Having lived in cities and been surrounded by skyscrapers most of my life, I was overwhelmed by the huge expanse of sky when I first moved to Cambridge. The spectacular daily vista has inspired me to paint this series of quiet skyscapes. Skygazing is an escape and a reaction to the chaos and anarchy of today’s world - jingoism, war, recession, Brexit... “
Most of the skyscapes feature the very distinctive Addenbrooke’s tower, inspired by Hokusai’s 36 views of Mt Fuji. The colours are very soft and matte, with sparks of highlight created by the exposed metal.
