Folklore, Faeries and Myth
Folklore has always been a way of making sense of what cannot easily be explained.
Across the UK, stories of faeries, spirits and hidden realms have been passed down through generations. Some are playful, others unsettling, but all carry a sense of something just beyond reach.
These traditions form the foundation of the artwork, offering both inspiration and direction. Step beyond the surface and into the stories that shape the work.
This is where folklore, tradition and imagination meet. A collection of stories, influences and ideas drawn from British myths, faerie lore and the unseen world.
The Influence of British Folklore
From ancient landscapes to quiet rural traditions, British folklore is rich with character and meaning.
Faerie paths, woodland spirits, protective beings and forgotten rituals all play a part in shaping the stories behind each piece.
Rather than retelling these stories exactly as they were, the work explores them through a personal lens. Moments are reimagined, symbols are adapted, and new interpretations begin to take form.
Faeries and their Mysterious World
Faeries are often misunderstood.
In traditional folklore, they are not simply decorative or whimsical. They are complex, unpredictable and deeply connected to the natural world.
This idea influences much of the artwork. Figures are not just imagined, they are rooted in older beliefs about presence, energy and place.
The result is work that feels both familiar and slightly out of reach.
Storytelling Through Artwork
Each piece begins with a question rather than a fixed idea.
- What might exist just beyond what we can see?
- What stories have been lost, changed or forgotten?
Through illustration, these questions become visual narratives.
Some are subtle. Others are more direct. But all are intended to invite the viewer to pause, look closer and form their own interpretation.