“The more I see of men, the more I admire dogs.”
Mme. de Sevigne (1626 - 1692)

As a mural artist, and a specialist in trompe l’oeil, I am concerned with creating an illusion of reality, the focus being on appearance and surface.
In my recent work, I have produced representations of dogs in back streets and alleyways, creating, if only for a split second, the illusion that these are real waifs and strays.
My work with DAWG (Dorset Animal Workers Group) has made me aware of the neglect and abuse of dogs, and I seek to examine and question our relationship with dogs in an urban environment.
The issues raised in exploring our attitudes towards animals traditionally regarded as our best friends are also valid in relation to our treatment of other human beings.
The plight of dogs turns a mirror on ourselves and makes us question our assumption that ours is a caring, humane society, and even that, as a species, we are superior to other animals.
In fact, very little has changed since Mme. de Sevigne made her judgment about mankind three hundred years ago.