I often find myself trying new approaches in the studio—not because I’m dissatisfied with what I’ve done before, but because I like to keep things fresh. Staying curious is what being an artist is all about. For me, experimenting with different materials helps keep that curiosity alive. Even if I’m working in familiar territory, I like to throw in something unexpected now and then, just to see what happens.
Right now, I’ve been spending a lot of time working with gel plate prints, and they’re bringing me a lot of joy. Using soft gel plates, I create colourful, smaller works on paper. There’s something intimate about them—something a little mid-century modern in the way they turn out.
I think part of what draws me to this process is the element of surprise. When I peel back the gel plate, I never quite know how the image will render. Each one feels like a little reveal, and I love that.
Working small like this changes my pace. It’s playful. And it makes switching back to my big canvases—where I use wide brushes and bold gestures—feel even more satisfying. It’s all part of the rhythm of my practice: from large to small, structured to loose, familiar to new.
Materials aren’t just tools—they shape how I see, and how I move. And right now, these gel prints are helping me see in a new way.