Palm tree shadows follow the staircase on a kiwi bach, Papamoa.
Intersection is a fine art photography giclee print that includes photography and art, all created by me. At the intersection between worlds of darkness and light, a new soul emerges, bringing beauty and renewed hope. Lilies have been a symbol of rebirth and renewal in many cultures, and so I placed them on the intersecting […]
Lucent is a fine art photography giclee print that includes photography and art, all created by me, including the black origami butterfly. “Lucent” – gothic, softly bright, radiant, glowing embers, lambent tongues of flame, the lucent moon, a sky luminous with stars. – These words sum up this image for me. Print size is 8 […]
Drifting is a fine art photography giclee print that includes photography and art, all created by me. Nothing beats the thought of drifting peacefully without a care in the world. This image, ‘Drifting’, was created to evoke that feeling of complete freedom. Drifting – In dreams, we can drift in a cloud of white roses, […]
This sculpture tells the story of an artist’s passion for creating art. This story is told through a snapshot of the artist’s workspace and surroundings, showing the chaos and beauty of creating things.
Portaying a typical Chatham Is.scene,where discarded machinery, vehicles ,animals etc.demonstrate the problems encountered with the isolation of these islands.
Hatepe Helen Sweeney watercolour 2025. A holiday settlement on the shores of Lake Taupo.Yesteryear kiwi baches,trout fishing & tranquility.
Paua Shell Helen Sweeney watercolour 2025. A souvenir from the Chatham Islands,their unique colours lighting up the ruggedness of the shoreline.
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