2026

Whilst primarily showing my ‘Polar Yoga’ pieces in 2025, I took the opportunity to show some of my wooden pieces, which received excellent feedback and sales, so for 2026 I decided to share my creative time between my acrylic and wooden  

For my wooden pieces, the styling of each piece is defined by the animal’s shape and the laminate lines in the wood to emphasise the form. Each of these works is bespoke, as the creative process to reach the final piece has an uncertain, organic journey to it.

For my acrylic Polar Bears, I was really pleased with the different poses I had created but felt there was an opportunity to apply another artistic finish and/or message onto these bears. The journey to find the answer was extremely rewarding for me as I explored and sought out native art from across the globe to understand how indigenous tribes and peoples used their art to convey messages, capture stories, and their beliefs through their art.

This journey led me to view Aboriginal, Huichol (Mexican), Inca, and Inuit work. I also became struck by the energy and artistry in some of the street graffiti that current urban artists are delivering. Also, at this time, I was reading books about the Arctic and the environmental challenges it faces. This melting pot of imagery and thoughts has led to the styling of my Polar Bear pieces for 2026 as I tried to find an answer to how I could marry a message and artistic styling onto my Polar Yoga Bear poses.