This body of work explores the interplay between organic landscapes and architectural forms. Drawing inspiration from natural environments and human-made structures, these paintings reflect my fascination with the balance and tension between the two. Each piece considers the way geometric, man-made elements either merge with or stand in contrast to the wildness of nature. This exploration is deeply connected to my personal journey, influenced by my identity as an architect’s daughter and my love for the natural world. These works span different regions and countries, showing how this universal dialogue between nature and architecture plays out across diverse landscapes.
Norway
The dagsturhytte here in Vestland have been a significant source of inspiration for my paintings since I first arrived. These small hiking cabins, with their geometric forms, fit harmoniously into the rugged, wild landscape of the west coast, whilst also providing a striking contrast against the natural geolandscape (https://www.vestlandfylke.no/idrett-og-friluftsliv/dagsturhytta/hytteoversikt/).These works draws from that juxtaposition, merging the structural with the organic in a way that reflects both influences.
oil on canvas
100 x 120cm
oil on wood panel
20 x 20cm
oil on wood panel
30 x 30cm
oil on wood panel
20 x 20cm
oil on wood panel
30 x 40cm
oil on wood panel
50 x 30cm
oil on paper
40 x 30cm
oil on wood panel
50 x 30cm
Switzerland
The Engadine in Switzerland was where my exploration of the intersection between the organic and geometric truly began. With its vast natural beauty, the alpine landscape provided a striking contrast to the human-made structures embedded within it. This contrast, at times harmonious, at times conflicting, became the focus of my work for several years. I was drawn to the way these elements interacted, influencing each other’s presence in the landscape.
‘We became one’, 2017
oil on canvas
80 x 100cm
‘Towards Silvaplana‘, 2020
oil on wood panel
30 x 30cm
‘From the Bernina‘, 2021
oil on wood panel
30 x 30cm
England
These two paintings were created for my children, reflecting the landscape of North Devon, where they were born. They represent the emotional connection to their birthplace, merging the organic beauty of the coast with the geometric forms that echo the stability and structure of home.
‘St. Nicholas’ Chapel, Ilfracombe i’, 2019
oil on wooden panel
30 x 30cm
‘St. Nicholas’ Chapel, Ilfracombe ii’, 2019
oil on wooden panel
30 x 30cm