This print grew from my research into river systems, exploring the patterns and rhythms that shape them. I’m drawn to the micro–macro relationship; how tiny details reflect larger structures, and how both are bound together in living systems.

Our rivers and seas are under increasing threat, a reality that can leave us feeling powerless. Yet within the watercourses themselves, and in the life they sustain, there is resilience and renewal. By looking closely at these systems, we can find both hope and inspiration for how to respond.

I created a number of unique dry-point prints with chine colé elements that add areas of color, depth and texture. 

The drypoint plate itself has become a work in its own right. Made from clear plastic, it can be placed directly in natural settings and photographed. In this context, the hand-etched marks interact with their surroundings—leaves, flowers, and shifting light—creating an interplay between drawn line and natural form. These elements, partly obscured yet still visible through the marks, introduce colour, depth, and a dialogue between the human gesture and the living environment.