Art work and work in progress

The Women in Art Prize 2026
Joy Has No Size
Oil on board.

'Joy has No Size' is part of a collection called 'Humans'

More in the series below.

Humans

'Freedom' -Oil on Board
This contemporary oil painting presents a quietly surreal portrait of a woman. Dressed in an elegant ball gown yet seated within a shopping trolley adorned with roses, she occupies a space that feels both intimate and unfamiliar. The contrast between refinement and mundanity invites a tension that resists easy explanation.
Joy Has No Size
Joy Has No Size is a contemporary oil painting on an A1 board that celebrates freedom, confidence, and the simple pleasure of being fully present. The work depicts a woman enjoying herself in a lake or stream, playfully kicking the water and revelling in the moment. With striking blue and green hair, tattoos, and a vibrant contemporary style, she is portrayed with warmth, energy, and self-assurance.

'Under the Surface' - Oil on Board
Painted in oils on board at A1 scale, this contemporary work depicts a bearded man swimming beneath the surface of the water. Water lilies drift above and around him, while a painter's palette floats overhead. Clenched between his teeth is a paintbrush. Although the water lilies evoke the paintings of Monet, the figure's modern swimming shorts place the scene firmly in the present, creating a dialogue between past and contemporary artistic experience.

'Grief' - Oil and Cold Wax
This painting depicts a woman experiencing grief while being unable to express it openly. Her posture echoes the form of a crow flying above her, creating a visual connection between the figure and the bird. Crows and ravens have long been associated with grief, loss, memory, and transformation in mythology and folklore. Painted in oils and cold wax, the textured surface and muted tones reflect the complexity and quiet weight of unspoken sorrow.