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30 Jul

Wings of Freedom - 2024

‘Wings of freedom’ is a dotted art piece to depict how we often feel trapped in particular situations where there is nothing we want more than to escape and simply fly away. This piece demonstrates this feeling as if only natures beautiful and winged creatures could whisk us at any moment. However, this piece has […]

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30 Jul

Playing in the Shadows - 2024

Life is a contrast of light and dark, warm and cold, happy and sad as is the same with our paintings having highlights and shadows. In this piece I have tried to split the difference to represent each side. Hoping the viewers can relate their own stories and see the beauty in both sides. The […]

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30 Jul

Mystic Path - 2024

Mystic Path invites viewers on a captivating journey through a winding path surrounded by towering trees. This lush, vibrant scene leads to a breathtaking realm of vivid, fantastical colors. The artwork beautifully captures the transition from serene greenery to a dazzling, otherworldly world, evoking a sense of wonder and exploration. The path symbolizes a journey […]

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30 Jul

The Great Egret - 2024

The Great Egret is an elegant oil painting showcasing the serene beauty of this sacred bird. Revered in Māori culture as a symbol of purity and luck, the egret’s graceful presence is captured with meticulous detail and rich texture. The artwork highlights its delicate feathers and poised demeanor, inviting viewers to appreciate both its natural […]

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30 Jul

Con-Fusion - 2024

Con-Fusion delves into the theme of identity through a thought-provoking visual narrative. Featuring a figure with an eye as a head, holding chess pieces by threads, the artwork subtly explores the interplay of control and perception. The contrasting colors of the queen and king on the chessboard suggest a deeper commentary on the forces that […]

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30 Jul

'From Old to New' - 2024

Clay pottery vase, with clay decoration of flowers a bird symbols of birds and other decoration

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30 Jul

Ophelia window - 2024

Symbolizes the contrast between two characters sharing a space. One enjoying colour and light, the other preferring a more mundane and dark gothic influence .

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30 Jul

Wild at Heart - 2024

Limited Edition Screenprint on Fine Art Paper. Printed with Marabu inks. Both archival.

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30 Jul

Sounding Out, - 2024

This is an acrylic painting on canvas, depicting Pop Art, hence the very bright colour pallet, bold shapes and distinctive black outlines.

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30 Jul

Greek Paradise - 2024

This is an acrylic painting on canvas, inspired by photos my son took while in Greece. What appeals to me is the stark contrast between their ultra white buildings against the beautiful cyan sea. The pretty pink bourganvillias really add to it.

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