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Current research is focused on further developing dialogues between emerging virtual digital technologies and the more concrete perimeters of painting and sculpture. In practice, these disciplines tend to inform reciprocally. Consequently the relation of their outcomes as artworks has become increasingly interdependent in recent projects . This approach has developed from an earlier use of digital image editing software as a compositional tool for paintings and drawings. Frequent activity in this sphere has led to an immersion in a variety of hardware and software, with their attendant technical facilities motivating an ambition to explore new territories, whilst retaining a dialogue within more traditional methods and approaches. Most significantly this has led to research and outputs incorporating sound, video and 3D printing as extended forms of painting and sculpture. A recurring context for this research are the ontological, political and social effects of such emergent technologies in both conceptual and aesthetic terms. Most recently an emerging field for this methodology is the research of Queer identities and sexualities, both theoretically and through a practical investigation of radical ontologies, involving body prosthetics, sound design and CGI. This greater diversity of research, through a targeted Integration of different fields has led to the development of alternative critiques of commodity and sexual fetishism relating to my practice overall.

This more dynamic field of theory and practice, is encouraging and stimulating creative dialogues with diverse range of other practitioners. To date this has resulted in opportunities for collaboration, performance, talks and exhibitions, at significant national and international venues. Most notably I am currently developing collaborative research projects with leading practitioners in both sound and 3D rendering technologies to develop original methods of practical and theoretical application within fine art disciplines.Contemporary Art and Curating, Digital Visualisation.