Transmogrify – Park Regis, Birmingham, UK (Oct 2025)

Transmogrify represents seven years of artistic evolution – from apologetic hobbyist to confident creator who refuses to follow conventional paths. These works embody transformation in every sense: technique, philosophy, and presentation all underwent dramatic alteration to reach this point.

What you’ll see in this exhibition isn’t art that seeks universal approval. Instead, these pieces demand individual contemplation. They reward the discerning viewer who’s willing to engage with work that deliberately challenges expectations. Some might call them grotesque, others humorous – both reactions would align perfectly with the transmogrification process.

It’s quite remarkable to reflect on this journey from that 2019 exhibition at the Botanist to where we are now. Back then, I was essentially “crashing out” pieces with limited variety.

Now, there’s structure behind the apparent chaos, reason behind every mark. The reckless energy remains – that’s fundamental to who I am as an artist – but it’s been harnessed and directed with genuine purpose.

This exhibition is, fundamentally, a celebration and a thank you. A thank you to everyone who’s supported me over these seven years, who’ve watched this transformation unfold, who’ve encouraged me when critics dismissed my work as thoughtless paint-flinging. While we’ll certainly enjoy a few beers and glasses of wine together, there’s so much more substance to examine now, so much more depth to discover behind the artist rather than just the character. I hope you’ll take the time to really look, to question, to engage…

… The Birmingham skyline through those expansive windows provides a fitting backdrop – a city that’s undergone its own transformation, viewed from this prestigious height. It seems appropriate that we’re showcasing artistic metamorphosis against that urban evolution, both of us reaching upward, both of us refusing to remain static.

The journey continues to evolve. I remain excited by the endless possibilities of materials, techniques, and presentation methods.

But more importantly, I’ve found my authentic voice – one that doesn’t apologise for being different, that celebrates the beautiful contradictions inherent in both art and life.

Thank you for joining me on this ongoing transmogrification, and thank you for being part of this milestone moment. I hope these works provoke, challenge, and ultimately delight you as much as they’ve delighted me to create.