After nearly a lifetime working as an archaeologist and anthropologist, Elizabeth Currie decided to seek new directions by developing her lifelong interests in painting, photography and creative writing.

In 2004, she left York, where she had lived for many years, to began a period of travel that spanned six years until the summer of 2010. The results of her roaming are now on display in her Voyages et Images exhibition at Treasurer’s House, York.

“I have, in fact, travelled widely through much of my life,” says Elizabeth. “I consider travel to be the single most important inspiration for my creative work, whether in art, photography or in writing. Most recently I’ve travelled and lived in Spain, in Ecuador and Peru, in India, as well as the UK, all of which has contributed rich, authentic ideas for every aspect of my work.”

Her exhibition presents a “brief selection” of images inspired by her journeys in France; Spain, mainly of Moorish influence; and Scotland, inspired by one half of her ancestry. Images of Istanbul reflect her Moorish interest too.

After training as an archaeologist and anthropologist, Elizabeth spent many years carrying out archaeological projects in South America. Back in Britain, she has worked as a freelance researcher at the Universities of York, Sheffield and London in a number of disciplines: health, health services, social sciences and developing countries’ education and nutrition.

“Now I’ve spent the past few years devoting myself to my interest in the creative arts, and I’ve written two major works of fiction – one historical, The Lady Of Seville, the other modern, An Indian Affair – which I’m in the process of getting published,” she says.

Voyages et Images will run until December 19.