An abundance of memories here, with an old shed, a favourite beach towel, finding shapes in the clouds and watching the Tui. Acrylic on boxed canvas, ready to hang.
I loved the eyes on this tiger and knew I had to paint it. Acrylic on boxed canvas, ready to hang.
This artwork is very personal to me, it captures several characters that have existed throughout my artistic journey, characters whom I believe represent cornerstones of my personality. These characters have come a long way and change through every incarnation in my artworks. I see them as parts of myself, parts of a whole that creates […]
One of a series of works exploring through woven textiles the contrast between the interior and exterior surfaces of the pāua shell. Handwoven from tencel, NZ corriedale wool and rayon yarns.
We are woven from many strands - 2024
This work explores through weaving how identity is shaped by internal and external forces. Handwoven from cotton, paper and NZ corriedale wool yarns.
Hand painted digitally then printed on high quality artist paper. Inspired by the hill Tama lives on and the incredible skyscapes across the seasons.
Hand painted digitally then printed on high quality artist paper. Inspired by the hill Ollie lives on and the incredible skyscapes they live beneath.
Hand painted digitally then printed on high quality artist paper. This piece was inspired by the story that dreadlocks found in a horse’s mane is a sign that fairies favour them to take on midnight races, it’s said they plait stirrups out of their hair. Tama is apparently a favourite as he regularly gets dreads […]
Kaitiakitanga – guardianship and conservation - 2024
‘Kaitiakitanga’ is a dry-point etching that shows how important is for Māori, the rightful owners of the land to properly inform tourists how to respect and care for Aotearoa. Due to negligence and a lack of knowledge of New Zealand etiquette it is extremely common for tourists to use Aotearoa’s lush landscapes as their personal […]
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