The exploration of water as both a commodity and a source of life invites a reflection on our relationship with this precious resource. This work offers a perspective of water as a fundamental symbol, representing purity, healing, renewal, and the interconnectedness of life. This duality raises important questions: Are we merely consumers of water, or […]
Traverse this dreamlike realm, revealing hidden wonders – here, in this ethereal sanctuary, we can meditate upon the abundance of the natural world, a reminder of our intrinsic connection to the Earth. It invites us to pause, breathe deeply, and appreciate the gifts that often go unnoticed in our everyday hustle. In the wilds of […]
Greenstone/ pounamu The apple is traditionally used to represent the fruit of the “tree of knowledge of good and evil “ By partaking of the fruit we are banished from the abundance of the garden. We must work for a living. We form tribes, armies, cities, nations. We create tools, weapons, medicine, art. Our science […]
Cornucopia/ Horn of Plenty - 2024
Nature provides. Man expropriates, modifies, adapts, utilises. But is ultimately dependent on the abundance of the Natural World
Sometimes I forget to look up. An aid to standing upright - 2024
Carved faces on lacebark. Walking sick in pollarded plane stand
This work examines the contrast between light and darkness, Wile balancing the harmony of symmetry with the intrigue of asymmetry
‘Fingerprints’ is a gently textured piece that speaks to the unique composition of our identity. The raised lines are modelled from a fingerprint. The patchwork heart was made from scraps of sentimental significance and finished with heirloom woolen threads. The colours were chosen to reflect our wildness and connection to the elements. There are some […]
\'(Not So) Secret Garden\’ is a joyful art piece inspired by my eldest child. Delicate tissue paper flowers surround a black and white figure who clutches a stick. Her world explodes in a possibility of colour. When I think of abundance, I see a bountiful garden full of vibrant blooms. But I also see the […]
Celebrating my Heritage - 2024
Celebrating my heritage is a cameo paying homage to cultural traditions. The oval shape references revered portraits and suggesting timelessness. The painted composition is underpinned with notions of pride, parental guidance, discipline, learning and legacy. The joy of the poi is a metaphor for the celebration of Maori culture, it’s a story of preservation and […]
Awe: Our plate runneth over - 2024
Awe – Our plate Runneth over: Fired enamel ceramic paint on domestic ware – the purposely chosen ‘canvas/plate’ is to reference our everyday lives. The work honours family and our environment and the wonderment that is all around us. The title is a tribute to gratefulness for the abundance that is present in our lives: […]
