The natural rock archway of Cathedral Cove is an iconic New Zealand symbol. The rock through the archway is named Te Hoho meaning standing out and prominent. This view is from a photo I took three years ago before it was closed to the public after Cyclone Gabrielle. The sea around the cove is Te […]
Graceful Lotus under moonlight - 2024
The moon gracefully embraces the lotus with its golden rays The lotus lovingly adorns the moon with its beauty and purity
Golden Flames in winter - 2024
The green vines are laden with brilliant, orange and trumpet-shaped petals, They hang elegantly down my garden walls, brightening up the whole surroundings, They look like golden flames breathing warmth into the winter chill.
You can be the most beautiful person in the world and everybody sees light and rainbows when they look at you, but if you don’t know it, all of that doesn’t even matter. Each woman’s body demands to be accepted on its own terms. The female body changes over time, to age, illness, or circumstance. […]
Who will you be today? Are you hiding your true self, or protecting yourself from others? Are you afraid to take off the mask? Are you afraid you’re not enough?
This work was done on 350gsm paper using charcoal powder in paint form, finished with black and white charcoal pencil work, display mounted on hollowcore.
Conjunction (2 celestial bodies in close proximity) - 2024
In “Conjunction (2 Celestial Bodies in Close Proximity)”, I explore identity through the metaphor of celestial bodies converging in space. This artwork captures the dynamic interplay between distinct identities, illustrating how they interact, influence each other, and coexist. Each celestial body symbolises an identity, retaining its unique essence while engaging in a shared space, creating […]
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