A couple of images from recent exhibitions at BankleyStudios and Gallery, Levenshulme, Manchester and Electric Picture House Studios and Gallery, Congleton, Cheshire.

My paintings ‘Blackthorn’ and ‘Pink Blossoms’ at Electric Picture House, Congleton.

Female deities based upon Ancient Egyptian ‘Paddle Dolls’ weathering in my garden. Subjecting them to sun and rain softens the harsh colours of fabric

My interest in female deities has grown since I began researching the subject of belief systems.  Current belief systems based on patriarchy place the female in the role of subordinate, as an artist and feminist, with desires for equality for both women and men, I use my work to question the status quo of both ancient and modern belief systems.

I am currently assembling a collection of female deities I have been making during 2014, here are some of them.

Two more female deities with my interpretive drawing of a ‘Paddle Doll’.

An ancient Egyptian Paddle Doll.

Ceramic copy of a Mother Goddess I bought in Goreme, Turkey in 2013. The book, ‘The Language of the Goddess’ is by archaeologist Marija Gimbutas and is one I’m currently reading as part of my research.

I regard these small works as sketches.

I have accumulated all sorts  objects in my studio over the years and often use them to make drawings or narratives.

‘Roar!’  Plastic shark’s head, bell jar

‘Sad’  Plastic gorilla, jewellery box

‘Trophy’   Plastic shark’s head, tuna tin, dolls arms, plaster, blackboard paint

‘Sitting Duck’   Lapis Lazuli seated Buddha, plastic duck’s head, felt, turned wood, bell jar

A grand night out on Friday 10th October. We started at Bankley Open call exhibition and open studios before moving on to Fuel Cafe for a splendid meal followed by an wonderful performance by the amazing Alabaster De Plume. Best night out for a while and thanks to everyone who made it such a memorable time!

Here’s a photo of part of the recent exhibition at Bridewell Studios and Gallery, Liverpool, showing my work ‘ 5 Wands for Freyr’ and ‘Universal Magic Tree’.