I was born in Dublin , Ireland , and as a young child was the recipient of a fairly nomadic upbringing. I developed an insatiable hunger for knowledge and a healthy scepticism of authority, political and religious hierarchical systems. 

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I have always maintained that visual is my first language - being the most universal vehicle of expression . My aspiration is to communicate beyond cultural boundaries to a deeper human level. I desire a humanity described through equality, decency, tenderness and love.

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I work at scale to give me room to explore and allow the body's natural maths and rhythm. By freeing the mind of preconceived ideas I allow myself to think without prejudice. I work with the simplest of materials. On paper using charcoal, pencil and raw pigment. On canvas using raw pigment mixing and making my own paint. I employ experimental techniques I have developed to speed up the drying times . This allows me to work continuously , layering and building an image in translucent colours, building forms as three dimensional inhabitants of a two dimensional canvas. 

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My aim is a train of thought made flesh ( a corollary corporeal ). I attempt an honest and valid pursuit and hope you are engaged by my contribution.

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