Growing up in the West Midlands I became acutely aware of the contrast between my urban environment and the rural landscape of nearby Shropshire and how important these green spaces were in my childhood. This awareness was deepened by frequent family trips to West Yorkshire where industry sat nestled in lush valleys. Through my work I seek to highlight our dependence on these open rural spaces and to acknowledge the fragility of our relationship with them. The natural world is often taken for granted and I aim to encourage viewers to look more closely at their surroundings and to value and protect the natural beauty that exists all around us.