the Art World of Genji

I paint because I believe creation is a blessing.

Everything I have received—my faith, my family, my experiences, my struggles, and even my ability to make art—is something I am deeply grateful for. My work is an expression of that gratitude and a way of sharing it with others. Working primarily in oil, alongside Japanese ink painting and charcoal, I explore questions of identity, belief, memory, and what we inherit from those who came before us. My paintings are often influenced by classical realism, and the dramatic use of light found in Baroque painting, whilst my ink works draw from traditions of simplicity, discipline, and presence.

As a neurodivergent artist, my way of seeing and engaging with the world has been shaped by a heightened awareness of detail, pattern, and connection. I am drawn to moments of quiet significance that can easily be overlooked. Through painting and drawing, I seek to hold attention on these moments, creating spaces for reflection, contemplation, and personal interpretation.

Light plays a central role in my work. For me, it represents grace, revelation, and hope. Darkness is not simply the absence of light, but a place of mystery, uncertainty, and growth. The tension between the two mirrors the human experience of searching for meaning and understanding. Above all, I hope my work encourages people to pause, reflect, and recognise the blessings present in their own lives. If a painting can create a moment of gratitude, wonder, or connection, then it has fulfilled its purpose.