'Art is the expression of imagination, not the reproduction of reality.' Henry Moore Mesmerised by the textures, the curves and the internal colours of the bronzes four years ago, I felt the same as I did aged just six, when I first set eyes on Henry Moore's Family Group sculpture. I thought he had made it to welcome us into our very new town. As the sun tangoed on the surfaces of the sculptures in Hertfordshire, a project, that was to last three years, began. The aim was to re-create his work in photographic form, emphasising the internal colours of the bronzes and using the striations and textures to add depth to the the sumptuous curves. The images are displayed here with the kind permission of the Henry Moore Foundation..

'Deeply listening to music opens up new avenues of research I’d never even dreamed of. I feel from now on music should be an essential part of every analysis.' - Dr. Carl Jung. Music has played an enormous part of my life despite not being able to play an instrument. Unlike Prufrock I have measured out my life not just with coffee spoons, but with particular songs and lyrics. Like many others I have to be in the mood to listen or the sounds I love, become discordant and start to interrupt my thought process making me want to escape instead of listen.

'I believe in the imagination’……..’To photograph reality is to photograph nothing.’ Duane Michals. I have always found joy in creating images of trees, captivated by their forms, hues, and textures. When one gazes upward from beneath the canopy, they are transported into a secluded woodland realm, framed solely by branches and leaves against a backdrop of sky and, at times, a gentle landscape. The Brecks, close to my home, is a region known for its distinctive trees. With their rich, thick foliage and gnarled, bent branches, they stand together or scattered throughout the predominantly level terrain.

"There is poetry among the wildflowers'.” ― Rachel Irene Stevenson It is not so much about what we see as what we feel and remember. With half closed eyes I can feel the sensation wild flora brings. It lingers in the memory waiting to lighten a rainy grey day.

“In every change, in every falling leaf there is some pain, some beauty. And that's the way new leaves grow.” - Amit Ray Covid brought long dark days of aloneness and longing. Nothing seemed bright any more as I yearned to see my granddaughter and daughters. To while away the hours and bring some colour into my life I began a project with dried leaves. I imagined the fun we would have kicking up the Autumn leaves when we were all re-united and the colours brought me joy at a difficult time for everyone.

'A woman is like a tea bag; you never know how strong it is until it’s in hot water.'— Eleanor Roosevelt My generation has witnessed a seismic shift in society's perception of women. Although attitudes have evolved, we have yet to achieve complete equality with men. Like many women of my age, I've encountered numerous challenges, both professionally and within society at large. Being a strong woman with opinions can sometimes attract negative labels. This collection of digital collages narrates an emotional journey, many have experienced

'Finding beauty in a broken world is creating beauty in the world we find. ' - Terry Tempest Williams We live in a world that is increasingly damaged. Climate change, pollution, deforestation, and political unrest exist alongside war and destruction. These images express my fears for the future of this incredible planet. This modest project is work in progress.