My name is Amber and I am a visual artist living and working on the Beara Peninsula, in West Cork, Ireland.

My practice is predominently drawing based, focusing on themes around biodiversity and the environment.

I am currently working on developing the philosophical narratives that are underlying in my work, learning to express my thoughts more imaginatively, whilst maintaning my postition as an advocate for the natural world.

I often include areas of empty space in my work as I am interested in creating visual scapes that are not over saturated with narrative, and that invite playful thought, self reflection and memory.

What's happening in my studio...

Some playful exploration with coloured pencil on black paper. I am taking part in a local, anonymous exhibition where all works have to be a particular, small size. Preparing for this gave me an opportunity to work on a smaller scale than I am used to and I found it quite a low-commitment space, perfect for exprimenting. Last month I took part in a surrealism exhibition called "The Voice of Dreams" at the Market Gallery, Cork, Ireland, where I met some really inspiring artists. I felt very excited to be part of that show and I felt encouraged to continue exploring more imaginative compositions.