‘Fingerprints’ is a gently textured piece that speaks to the unique composition of our identity. The raised lines are modelled from a fingerprint. The patchwork heart was made from scraps of sentimental significance and finished with heirloom woolen threads. The colours were chosen to reflect our wildness and connection to the elements. There are some […]
\'(Not So) Secret Garden\’ is a joyful art piece inspired by my eldest child. Delicate tissue paper flowers surround a black and white figure who clutches a stick. Her world explodes in a possibility of colour. When I think of abundance, I see a bountiful garden full of vibrant blooms. But I also see the […]
Celebrating my Heritage - 2024
Celebrating my heritage is a cameo paying homage to cultural traditions. The oval shape references revered portraits and suggesting timelessness. The painted composition is underpinned with notions of pride, parental guidance, discipline, learning and legacy. The joy of the poi is a metaphor for the celebration of Maori culture, it’s a story of preservation and […]
Awe: Our plate runneth over - 2024
Awe – Our plate Runneth over: Fired enamel ceramic paint on domestic ware – the purposely chosen ‘canvas/plate’ is to reference our everyday lives. The work honours family and our environment and the wonderment that is all around us. The title is a tribute to gratefulness for the abundance that is present in our lives: […]
Small wood sculpture giving a new life for old house timber – a hundred year re-cycle.i
A small river wash knot of wood from the mouth of the Patea River hanging out with a shell looking for home.
Two budgies on a wooden perch with a green leafy background, acrylics painted on canvas.
