This is a Mixed Media painting on artist board using metallic acrylics, pearlescant and metallic mica and textured relief
Dot the sheepdog. Doing what she loves, keeping watch over her flock. Dot is renowned for always keeping an Eye On The Job. iso-250, f/2.8, 1/1000 Printed on Hahnemuhle 303 cotton rag 308 GSM
One of New Zealand’s unofficial national icons. Sheep. Patiently awaiting their turn in the woolshed to provide their fleece – Nature’s Sustainable Superstar, of which NZ has in Abundance! iso-100, f/4, 1/1250 Printed on Hahnemuhle 303 cotton rag 308 GSM
A proud huntsman and his hounds, photographed amongst the high west coast hills of Whiriwhiri, Waiuku. iso-200, f/6.3, 1/1600 Printed on Hahnemuhle 308 cotton rag 308 GSM
Upon recent travels on the East Coast of Australia I observed many Ibis’s or ‘Bin Chickens’. I wanted to capture the dissimilarity of the notorious ‘pesky’ Aussie bird with the Kiwi equivalent. We hate on these scavengers however we as humans have shaped their identity, I have simply added to it in this work.
Eyes on Me delves into themes of surveillance, societal expectations, and self-perception. The use of shirt sleeves and buttons as eyes, staring at Marilyn Monroe, reflects the scrutiny she faces, prompting her to question her own identity and how she portrays herself to the world. This piece explores the contrast between self-perception and external judgement, […]
Titled ‘Moonbow’ the middle depicts the Balinese swastika which symbolizes good fortune and protection against negative energies. I created this sculpture during the separation with my ex partner of 14 years. It was the most hardest time in my life as we also have 2 children together. I have always had a love for art […]
Named after my late German shepherd. Her name Stella, and she was exactly that. This piece speaks about death and new beginnings. An explosion that creates life.
A series of oil paintings picked from my Level 3 painting folio, depicting my struggle with anxiety and mental health.
