Leamington Spa

‘The main influences and concerns in our work is the environment, the world that surrounds us and our own habitat. Throughout both of our lives we have always had an interest in the natural environment – wildlife, natural forms, changes in nature and evolution. This is reflected in our work.’

Inconspicuous Treasures explores the hidden environments in natural forms.

Through the images they create new viewpoints of natural objects or formations and discover the beauty that these micro environments create. The work explores natural forms and how they sometimes create a landscape or seascape. Experimenting with different viewpoints and how the beauty of micro environments can be overlooked.’

Ice Glimmer - Joy Hayward

‘The main inspiration of our work comes from the dragonfly wing, shells and other found objects such as gemstones. The dragonfly wing magnified transforms into a jewelled filled landscape. Exploring the aerodynamic quality of the stained glass patterned wing. The shell form and pattern on the shells represents a mystical world. The shell magnified gives way to valleys of glowing textured images that to the eye is invisible.’

Sonya and Joy have exhibited their work widely throughout the United Kingdom and abroad.
Joy studied at Swansea Institute of Higher Education and graduated with a BA honours degree in General Illustration. Then continued studies at University of Wales Institute Cardiff and completed a Postgraduate Certificate of Education in Art and Design. Joy is currently teaching Art and Design at a Secondary School, which has given her the opportunity to research and explore creativity within education and enrich the lives of the students through sharing her own knowledge and building their confidence in their work.