The orange planes of colour in this painting form the shape of a children’s paper crafted origami horse which is superimposed onto a trail of images from areas in Trafford in Greater Manchester. These areas are enjoyed by many people, their pets and much wildlife who benefit greatly from local green spaces. There is a proposal to build a children's nursery with a parking area in part of a local green belt that would affect the ecosystem and pedestrian access to much of this area and necessitate the demolition and relocation of horse stables.

A COP 26 platform called 'Hot Topic' addressed tackling Climate Change crises issues during the conference held in 2021. These discussions included ways of integrating awareness of issues related to climate change in education and nurturing a positive approach in children to existing spaces.

HOT TOPIC

Oil on Canvas 135 x 135 cms