Teresa’s paintings are derived from the landscape and provide a sense of place and identity. Her portrayal of the natural world is rich in colour, light and lends itself to a variety of settings. The mood of her landscapes is always joyful due to days spent as a child running through rivers, hills and fields. She feels that as she becomes older, she realises how quickly things are changing in the world, eg. the large-scale flooding, storms, and overheating caused by global warming. She believes that in an attempt to increase awareness and encourage better behaviour, artists are writing, painting, and singing about these subjects.

Teresa hopes that her paintings will encourage viewers to protect and value our landscapes. Environmental issues are close to her heart. The blend of varied green tones and patchwork of small fields depicted in her landscapes, brings her back to the drama of Jim Sheridan’s film, “The Field”. It serves as a reminder of the profound emotional impact that land may have. The narrative dealt with power, greed and atonement. It is a representation of the attitudes that people have about the land and its ownership.

While many of Teresa’s works are representational, she also explores abstract elements, allowing for a more imaginative and emotional expression of the landscapes. Through persistent experimentation, she has discovered her own unique contemporary semi abstract style of working which expresses her deep sense of the need to preserve our environment.

“The ultimate test of man’s conscience may be his willingness to sacrifice something today for future generations whose words of thanks will not be heard.” Gaylord Nelson.