Cochlea

The Cochlea series represent tiny jewel-like sea snail shells recovered 

from the Welsh coastline. Each is painted one hundred times their 

original size. These insignificant creatures spend their lives clinging to 

black rocks in freezing waters mostly hidden from view. Yet, their shells 

are rich in colour and variety for seemingly little or no purpose. Their 

portraiture on this grand scale elevates them from miserable molluscs to 

creatures of iconic stature. This is supported by their symbolic 

importance - representing the Resurrection, fertility and the womb.