What began as a moment of spontaneous inspiration -photographing the shadows of plants dancing across my paintings in the garden - has since grown into an ongoing project. Capturing these moments revealed how UV light subtly altered the pigments in the paint, adding an unexpected layer of dynamism and interaction.

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In contrast, shadows strip objects of texture and colour, reducing them to pure, abstracted silhouettes that merge with the surfaces they fall upon, creating a sense of both transience and permanence.

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The resulting images have become a collection of original limited-edition prints. Some of these prints will be further developed, painted onto, or layered with other media as I continue to experiment with the relationship between shadow, light, and surface.

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This exploration of shadow is a way for me to play with the balance between presence and absence, and the constant shift of perception that light brings. It’s a project rooted in curiosity, and one that continues to evolve.