From childhood, animals have fascinated Anna and fueled her imagination. Animals have always been used in stories, myths and folklore to help us find our place and purpose; even our essence. To map the complexities, contradictions and disappointments of the adult world to children. Used as a comfort and a warning.
Much of her inspiration comes from the formal simplicity of ancient sculpture and folk art from a variety of cultures. This gives her work Universality and immediacy.
She is interested in the special relationship we have with animals and the way the animal form can express emotions, character and illuminate our thinking and our place in the world. We may have dominion over them, but they are mysterious, unknowable, other. The ambiguities abound here. Man is both confident and anxious; there is frivolity and menace. Games will end in tears...
- Profile of Anna by Ffin y Parc Gallery