Fed-Up

Within my practice I use self portraiture and construct scenes in order to explore, clarify, and resolve my own thoughts in relation to personal issues, which are often linked to wider socio-cultural problems.

Fed-up is an exploration of the physical as well as emotional healing properties of various herbs, flowers, seeds and leaves, which can be used in various styles of tea. These ingredients are often used to help alleviate symptoms brought on poor diet and lifestyle choices.

I initially became aware of the concepts of minimalism in relation to tea after becoming disillusioned by the pressures and expectations of modern lifestyle. We are expected to buy, consume and medicate, whilst expecting instant gratification, we focus on what others have , and what we don't, because we don't truly know what we want for ourselves, which long term is counterintuitive to our health, happiness, and wellbeing. Often many of the modern 'solutions' come with their own minor side effects and catches. We move less, eat more, we are anxious, and tired.

For centuries various cultures promote aspects of mindfulness, and minimalism, (with tea’s and what we consume becoming an aspect) to promote a happier lifestyle. Through Fed-up I am trying to show some of the long recognised benefits on the body and mind of simple ingredients; all of which can be easily incorporated into diet and lifestyle, to help detox, and alleviate, symptoms brought on by the cycle of our modern socio-cultural landscape.