Artist statement

Geraldine's process sometimes begins with a response to something tangible, it may be a piece of machinery, wooden chairs, something organic, or a thought, or feeling. Directness of expression is also an approach, best achieved through lack of premeditation. Working in a variety of media she produces abstract pieces, which may be loose and painterly or contain bold graphic patterns. Geraldine works on canvas or paper using a variety of brushes, sometimes unusual implements to create the desired effect; for example scratching through layers of paint and a squeegee when screen printing.

Collage is also a favourite, collecting pieces of paper with variations in colour and texture and which have been printed on, or items that inspire, wandering around looking at surfaces, maybe the way moss grows on an old plank of wood, rust on metal with layers of paint peeling off . Time is spent arranging the elements of art which she uses to capture her unique and dynamic perspective of the world.

Geraldine achieved a First Class honours degree (BA) in Art from North Staffordshire University in 1980, after which she went to Goldsmiths' College and studied Art Therapy. Geraldine has taught art in adult education, nursery, primary, secondary schools, hospitals, day centres, youth centres and a prison. Geraldine has worked as a private practitioner working individually and in groups for thirty years.