Viv works with collage and paint to produce works with layers,
texture and colour. She is committed to drawing which is foundational to what all her work.
She came to art in what she calls as her ‘middle ages’ with the
opportunity of redundancy to undertake a Fine Art degree.
All of life contributes to the image, Viv looks for what is going
on under the surface, moving from evocative impressions to
figurative images using line, monotone, searing colour, humour
and irony.
Viv’s work is informed by a female perspective and the ways in
which other artists incorporate their experience by invoking
political and social outcomes. She is particularly influenced by a
range of artists including Paula Rego, Suzanne Lacey and Ida
Appelbroog.
in summer 2023 she curated an exhibition responding to
Hospitality Peace and Reconciliation for The Ammerdown Retreat
Centre's 50th anniversary.