In a stark black-and-white painting, a young Palestinian girl sits alone in the middle of a destroyed town. No family. No one to comfort her other than the teddy bear that she holds. Her muted figure and surroundings contrast sharply with the bright red of the teddy, the splash of colour symbolising fleeting comfort along […]
In this painting, Saint Mary kneels in despair before a mosaic-like, geometric landscape, her sorrow symbolising her anguish over what is currently happening to the land she loves. Where a group of people are continually bombarded because of their identity, an identity that is directly linked to where they were born. The golden accents, bold […]
I am fascinated by the artists of the Renaissance and this painting is in the style of “Chiaroscuro” (the study of light and dark). The subject makes reference to the times we are now all living in.
Matariki is the theme of this painting, where families/friends gather to celebrate and remember ones who have passed celebrate the present and plan for the future. The theme of abundance is relevant to the abundance of love, friendship and sharing of food and memories at this special time.
Everyone can identify with being a Wally on occasion…. This is a playful take on some of the silly things we do with references to the Where\’s Wally Pictures.
Fishing for Snapper around Great Barrier Island is a favourite pastime for many New Zealanders. I have portrayed images of the snapper at the turn of the tide, when they come out to feed. The use of Recycled Rimu Flooring and the Circular shape represent the Cycle of life and its abundance and the importance […]
The stars of New Zealand - Nga Whetu o Aotearoa - 2024
Inspired by the beauty of the New Zealand night sky, I crafted this artwork, a celestial panorama. It depicts a breathtaking scene of the Southern Hemisphere’s night sky, featuring familiar constellations like Orion and the Southern Cross, as well as the mesmerizing dance of the aurora australis, a vibrant green and purple light show that […]
My artwork conveys the relationship between a pet and its owner. The piece features my cat and myself at an equal stance capturing the expressive eyes of curiosity, trust and affection shared between us portraying the deep bond and connection between an owner and their animal. The background is painted greens and blues to represent […]
In this instance I have used receycled shelf glass with lustres on the tin side – they react beautifully together. The plate was layed on the kiln shelf on top of smashed used ceramic casting material, then slumped in a bowl mold.
