Ascending Symbol 1985 Acrylic on Canvas 102cm x 61.5m Erotic and religious symbols, both female and male, are found in much sacred ancient art. ‘Ascending Symbol’ is a feminist abstract work which reveals ‘male’ symbols in the form of genitalia and also an ‘ascending’...
Together Green 1984 Acrylic on Canvas 102cm x 61.5m I painted ‘Together Green’ to express the sexual and romantic love I experienced with Karl Handley, whom I met at Burslem art school in 1964. We both liked the colour green and I respected his Christian beliefs which...
Haptic Variations. Infant 1985 Acrylic on Panel 107cm x 71cm ‘Infant’ is the first painting in a series of three works exploring the theme of reproduction and touch. The meaning of each work is expressed using an abstract language of geometric forms, decorative...
Haptic Variations. Phallus 1985 Acrylic on Panel 107cm x 71cm ‘Phallus’ was painted taking more risks, as its depiction has remained a sensitive subject in Western Art history. I painted it while still teaching art and I was aware that the sexual content in my...
Haptic Variations. Breasts 1985 Acrylic on Panel 107cm x 71cm ‘Breasts’ the third painting on the right, repeats the circular forms of ‘Infant’ on the left. The central painting ‘Phallus’ creates compositional balance and harmony. The series was exhibited in the...
