In the last couple of years I have been focusing on making self portraits, and mother and daughter images. As a marker of time but also, more importantly, to feel the power of the gaze. A gaze that gives strength, love and confidence back to me and my daughter; a reminder to be strong, clear and to celebrate being a woman. The 'Pale Beauty' series explores the vulnerability and gentle strength of Eve, my daughter, as she finds her own way to deal with life and becoming a woman. As she looks at herself I gaze at her. I am creating works that I hope summon up and reflect back confidence for her to step out into the world as a confident woman.