Horizons Unbound at Association For Visual Arts (ava) Gallery

Horizons Unbound is an exploration of the emotional resonance and visual poetry found in the natural world. While rooted in physical landscapes I’ve encountered, from mountains and deserts to seascapes, these paintings are not depictions in the traditional sense but rather, they are abstracted interpretations that seek to evoke the stillness, majesty and impermanence of nature through colour, form and texture. Drawing on personal experiences in the landscape, I aim to distil the essence of a place, its mood, energy, and subtle transformations, rather than reproduce its detailed appearance. Rhythmic lines, soft transitions, and bold areas of colour echo the interplay of light and shadow, offering a visual language that reflects both the outer environment and our inner emotional landscapes. Through Horizons Unbound, I hope to share a visual meditation on our shared connection to the land: a celebration of its power and fragility. I invite viewers to pause, reflect, and feel their way into the timeless stories carried in light, shadow, and horizon lines, while exploring the powerful impact that colour, form, and creativity have on our wellbeing.