I found huge inspiration in the sculptural work of Pierre Cardin from the 70's. and early 80's. His magnificent consoles, bureau, commodes, lamps, and cabinets... they are impressive decorative compositions of form and colour, all the while being functional furnishing pieces. My paintings for this show form part of my ongoing study of colour and pattern, space, and scale but new colour groups were explored and a new composition referring previous pattern work. I wanted these pieces to be a bit off-beat from my usual colour combinations, not-so harmonious and inspired by Cardin. I'd happily invite any of his Les sculptures utilitaires into my home, and I'd like to think I would happily live with these new friends I have painted