"These large oils on canvas exude a kind of wild energy, as if the characters are caught in a high wind. The fish eye perspective, the twisted glasses and bottles and fluid body shapes are reminiscent of Chagall.   Jugglers’ balls, a flying dog, a red dress, bring bright spots of colour to paintings that are otherwise rendered in neutral greys and browns. A strange raft of often recurring Characters with Nolanesque eyes include extreme opera divas, karaoke Queens, Clowns, managing directors and sea captains.  Animals feature also - flying dogs, pandas and hyenas as a reminder that to live in harmony with other species.  Wake`s paintings encourage interaction with the viewer and always evoke a unique response, this is exactly what the artist is aiming to achieve with her work."