Hi, I’m Neil.
I’m an artist, lecturer, and PhD researcher with interests in using art as a vehicle for social and environmental connection, and exploring inter-disciplinary and expanded methods within studio practice.
Using walking, drawing, and collaboration, my work explores closer connections with the land, and searches for a deeper sense of time and place. This often involves mark-making walks, where participants use slow looking and tactile engagement to discover relational approaches to landscape art through simple drawing processes and story-telling. The walks are informed by an ongoing studio practice, which involves painting, photography, print-making, installation, and moving image, often in experimental and unusual ways.
I’m currently artist in residence at Altogether Otherwise, leading a mark-making walk on the final Friday of every month. More information on The Final Fridays can be found here.
Please use the menu above to see a selection of my work, or to join in on upcoming events. I have previously worked with organisations such as The National Trust, Rethink Mental Illness, and The Sunnywood Project to facilitate walks and workshops. I’m always open for conversations about working in new ways, with new people, so please get in touch if you would like to discuss working together.
Cheers!