05 May 2024

I am delighted to share my latest sculptural piece for Monkwearmouth Hospital. The Healing Tree is a hanging sculpture, which aims to bring a calming and natural element to the hospital environment, creating a healing atmosphere for patients, visitors, and staff. I was inspired by the history of the hospital site in which the ash tree features heavily. Also, throughout history, the ash tree has been associated with healing properties. In this artwork, 32 ash leaves hang in the atrium space to represent the opening of Monkwearmouth Hospital in 1932, as well as the connection of ash trees to the site, and to honour the hospital as a place of healing.

26 February 2024

Exploring old manuscripts and artefacts can be a transformative experience, where the stories of the past can awaken a new creative spark within us. The intricate details, craftsmanship, and history embedded in the archives of the York Minster Library provided some wonderful inspiration for me today, including a unique glimpse into a 16th Century Book of Hours and a beautiful bible given to the then Archbishop of York by King Charles I. Over the coming months, I will be using some of these objects to inform my practice, in particular, the design of some window film manifestation. 

15 February 2024

Welcome to my new website, which is intended to showcase the range of artwork I produce. I am delighted to be able to share my work with you and I hope you will find inspiration through the different projects on the site and discover how art can positively impact a variety of settings. Thank you for joining me on this creative journey - together, we will make the world a more colourful, positive place. Thanks, Dan.