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13 Aug

Soaring @ Whangapoua - 2024

Lino print on paper showing nature and its patterns at the beach

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13 Aug

An abundance of moody clouds @the seaside - 2024

Black and white photograph printed on canvas, capturing an abundance of drama-filled, stormy clouds and skies at Whangapoua, Coromandel

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13 Aug

A “pop” of farmside patterns - 2024

Acrylic painting crafted in “pop” colours, showcasing local farmside patterns

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13 Aug

Infinite Life - 2024

Finding the richness and diversity of nature, constant growth in all living things. Salvaged and reclaimed materials repurposed into a creative landscape exploring the abundance of our natural world and rich golden tones of warmth

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13 Aug

Raw Edges - 2024

Looking inward and reflecting on who am I? Have I lost myself in the process of caring for a sick child, as a mother and giving to others? Have I lost touch with my body, its shape constantly changing? Ultimately feminine in every change it makes. What is my place in the world now? Metamorphosis […]

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13 Aug

Cascade - 2024

Evocative of the 70s fashion and décor, this vibrant art pops colour in rich texture. A reimagined fabric swatch, the threads teased to create a waterfall of connection and contrast, discards finding new purpose as contemporary art

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13 Aug

New Zealand fantail - the Piwakawaka - 2024

As every photographer knows, fantails are notoriously hard to photograph, due to the fact that they are constantly on the move, as they flit and dart amongst the trees and shrubs looking for insects to consume. Most days, many silvereye birds will visit my home and sometimes the odd fantail or two will pass through. […]

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13 Aug

The Pied Shag - Karuhiuhi - 2024

Since I have taken an interest in photographing birds – I have paid a visit to the Western Springs Wildbird Sanctuary on a few occasions in recent times. On one of these occasions I happen to come across this Pied Shag sitting on a rock. The rock is situated in the Western Springs Te Wai […]

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13 Aug

The Crooner on Queen Street in Auckland City. - 2024

Last year, during the FIFA Women\\\\\\\’s World Cup Football – I decided to have a look at the buskers on Queen Street. I came across this guy who was looking very resplendent in his striking attire and his many pieces of dazzling jewellery. He sang soulfully and tenderly to his great many random admirers on […]

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13 Aug

Country in NZ - 2024

this is a fantail and a weta on a totra post it is very realistic of a country sene it is a stand alone peice

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