Acrylic on canvas. My work is the depiction of my inner self, the time, the experiences the highs and lows of life. The dripping colours are the cultural, geographical changes which are overshadowing my Self.
The depiction of my inner self, where I glide into the realities of life, the unveiling of truth, the unfolding of emotions, the Miracles it is…
99 Pink Pigs in Mud- every quilt tells a story! - 2024
Challenged by a sister to create a quilt from designer “Tula Pink” – 100 Blocks ,found me using a collection of fabrics relating to global travel. These needed a POP of PINK in my minds eye. 99 of the 100 blocks has a pop of pink and tied in with the muddy tan/brown reminded me […]
This piece was inspired by the sinewy shapes of our endemic tuatara in a backdrop of yin and yang and the contrast of night and day. The name tuatara is derived from the Maori language and means “peaks on the back”.
A hanging cloth in natural yarns representing water, fire, earth and air elements. Handwoven in fine hemp and silk with inlays of gold and vintage silks (Japan), hand spun Indigo dyed cotton (Laos), raw and spun silks (India) dyed with indigo. Traditional patterns and designs, pātikitiki, chevron and plain weave. Cloth that reflects my IDENTITY […]
A rib design hanging cloth, handwoven in dyed fine border leicester/merino cross (Australian Tapestry Workshop) and vintage fine silk (Japan). Cloth that reflects my IDENTITY as a hand weaver, the yarns that I choose, and the practice of weaving them together to create beauty.
Whispering Woman is a contrasting piece with bright metallic gold and thick black interconnected lines while the subject of the painting is trying to be discreet. It represents those moments where you are attempting not to be noticed but in doing so become the central focus.
Rebel Rhino represents playfulness and soft vulnerability. With a rhino which is often seen as a hard animal made from soft materials. Part of a series of various different rhinos the artist has made over the years with different personalities. Rebel Rhino with it’s tattoo fabric and variety of fabrics represents something that could be […]
