arbarus

My current practice is focused on exploration of the concepts of Nature, Anthropogenic effect at the scale of global influence and Mankind’s Place in The Natural World. I have a strong interest in Natural History and specifically invertebrates and their often-overlooked importance to environmental stability. This has lead to my role as Artist In Residence with the RSPB using creative engagement to communicate concerns regarding environmental issues and encourage deeper engagement by the public with the natural world especially at a local level and includes suggesting options for personal grassroots action. I have carried from my previous career in Design for Moving Image a strong interest creation of site specific and immersive environments and the presentation of fragments of narratives and characters within ‘real’ spaces. I enjoy the development settings that are evocative of a character and suggest a story. I use these techniques to generate interest and intrigue that invites in-depth investigation and links an audience to the artworks message in a subtle and self-defined manner.