Some of my paintings take influences from my travels to North, West and East Africa. The processes explore different ways of incorporating and working with techniques observed, photographed and documented during my travels. My translation of ideas, designs and imagery are used for paintings and 3D work.
Within these paintings I feel that I have explored my own self-identity through art. My father being West African and my mother Italian, I feel I have a rich heritage and diverse background.
This is my journey of discovery. I believe we are far more than individuals - we are the vessels of all that has been and the possibility of all that will be.My work interprets form, texture, decoration, pattern design and colour within the environment. I also focus on the simple everyday life and culture of the people and their surroundings.
A simple market scene becomes a fusion of vibrant colour that breaths life and pattern. A young man in prayer creates stillness, harmonic balance and reflection.
The colours used for both parts one and two of the Comfort of Heritage paintings evoke the feel of Africa. In Africa self-taught artists are neither strictly traditional nor western in style, but rather there are a fusion of elements transcending time and place. I explore this concept in my work.
The paintings are a testimony of my exploration. My painting style is neither completely abstract nor representational but a combination of both.
The colours used for both parts one and two of the Comfort of Heritage paintings evoke the feel of Africa. 
