Ever since Medicine Wheel, made in 1982 (see centre of the image wheel), where I used a spore print at the centre to mirror the whole work, I have continued to use the image of the mushroom.

In a sense, fungi are the great recyclers of our planet. They break down dead organic matter to form the basis of the soil on which all life on earth depends.

More than that, I am simply drawn to their mysterious beauty. By introducing hand written text following the pattern of the gills I have been able to add layers of meaning and direction to these works.