This photograph was taken during the Waiuku Blast to The Past event in 2023. It depicts my nephew experiencing fireworks for the first time. The image captures his perspective; he displayed little interest in the smaller fireworks, but the larger displays captivated him. He moved around the group of friends, selecting different individuals to sit […]
This photo was taking while on a walk with my dad and dog to the Historic Tauranga Bridge located about 20 minutes from Opotiki where my grandparents live. I was intrigued by the symmetrical structure and how it stood out in its surroundings. The bridge was built in 1922 and now is the only surviving […]
This photograph captures a moment during a visit to my family’s bach in Ohiwa. It shows the sparks of the fire rising as a new piece of wood is added to the firepit, highlighting the vivid orange of the embers against the backdrop of the night. This image evokes fond memories of later that evening […]
Palette knife impasto technique with oil paint. The vibrant colours of the trees bring forth new life for a new season. Energised anew, moving ahead with hopes for new beginnings where the best is yet to come!
Palette knife impasto technique with oil paint. Strolling through the woods where time don’t pass. Enjoying the abundance of life in nature. The fresh air can be smelled by just looking at the picture.
Palette knife impasto technique with oil paint. Complimented and the complete opposite colours entwined attracts the eye. A colour explosion kept together by a frame. Multiple effects were applied with a wide variety of palette knifes and some brush.
“Ka mua, ka muri.” Like Victorian mourning jewellery, these vignettes are a manifestation of love, grief, and longing. I am the child of two immigrants. My youth was full of stories, memories, and emphera that speak of other places: Indonesia, Holland, Denmark. Their dislocation was amplified by their experiences during WW2. My own identity has […]
Watercolor of a sheep shearing shed. During the winter, the owner shears hundreds of sheep a day. Behind the door, a mob of sheep wait their turn. A wonderful experience for me, a part of life for him.
