Cliff explained: "This is from my most recent series of paintings, from 2007.

With this set, I decided to abandon the background patterns and motifs, as I felt that I'd gone as far as I could with them.

The results have given a greater sense of space to my work, with no loss of depth. Indeed, these recent works comprise my most multi-layered pieces to date.

Regarding the colour scheme, I was given the idea by the paintwork on a piece of set design for the film "Nanny McPhee", (which only goes to show that I'll take my inspiration from wherever it's offered)."