The Divinity Collection

A body of work expressing reverence for the natural world and conveying the inherent divinity in all living beings.

I'm inspired by nature and spiritual iconography. I believe we have a shared responsibility to protect life on earth.

Seeing the sacred in the living world

The Divinity Collection is rooted in two formative influences:  the natural world and the visual language of religious and spiritual iconography.

From an early age, I was captivated by the natural world. I felt incredibly privileged to share the planet with such a diverse and breathtaking range of wildlife. 

Alongside this, I grew up surrounded by spiritual imagery: from Catholic icons in churches and schools, to sacred art from Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Sikh traditions in the homes and temples of friends and relatives.

I absorbed it all.

Whilst I no longer describe myself as religious, I believe we are all profoundly connected - ecologically and spiritually. 

For me, divinity is not confined to deities in scripture. It is the essence of every living being.

The language of Iconography

When I began creating art to express my reverence for the natural world, I instinctively turned to the visual language of religious iconography.

Each painting portrays a fellow living creature as inherently divine, drawing on religious and mythological references from cultures around the world. 

A Question of Responsibility

At the heart of the Divinity Collection is a simple but challenging question:

If all living beings are divine, are we treating them — and their habitats — with the respect they deserve?