I usually work in series and build a body of work which explores a particular idea but occasionally a themed opportunity takes me in an entirely new direction.
Cyanobacteria, or blue green algae are millions of years old and were initially responsible for oxygenating the earth. I was attracted to their sinuous structure resembling strings of beads swirling in the water.
The multiple and repeated image is often a starting point for my work. I love to take a key motif and repeat it with variations of size and colour. Inspiration often comes from fabric design and just a small fragment can spark new ideas for a pattern.