I enjoy the colour, humour and movement of this works. As a woman she has chosen her clothes taken her bag, and dog, and hit the town.
A mixed-media collage exploring the search for belonging, home. The torn layers represent life’s shifting landscapes. The solitary house a symbol of sanctuary and the tree of the roots we plant. Above celestial forms suggest that even in uncertainty we are guided by something greater than ourselves.
A mixed-media collage exploring the idea of home as a place of growth and resilience. The weathered green hut sits within the layered landscape. The torn papers suggest beauty found in imperfect places balanced with living plants and organic textures. The dark backdrop creates a sense of hope and renewal guided by celestial forms.
Love is the Only Healer - 2026
This is the portal that delivers scientific personal enlightenment to any person, ends all war almost immediately, happily unifies religion and science, and sensibly reconfigures global Education. It does all this using accepted logical Truth and the fact of Love.
Black and White Photograph. Single shot, taken from a reflection in a car wing mirror. Taken during a stop on the side of the road on a chilly early Winter’s morning, waiting for the AA to come! It was an unexpected opportunity to have time to be immersed in the countryside around the car, which […]
This is a glimpse into the realities that many people face daily. As a visual learner, I wanted to create something that speaks to the heart through images, knowing that visual stories can have a powerful impact. Depression, hoarding, poverty, and loneliness are just four of the many struggles people live with every day—often hidden […]
A beautiful yet small creature, living a new life in harmony with nature, the tomtit symbolizes my own journey. Like this little bird, I left my home in South Korea, spent many years living in Europe, and have now begun a new chapter in New Zealand. Surrounded by unfamiliar landscapes, I am learning to adapt, […]
Soft Pastel on Pastel Matt with watercolour underpainting – taken on the Milford Track, this is MacKay Falls – capturing the touch of sunlight that lights the water and evokes the feel of both the movement and stillness of serene spot. (Framed behind UV glass with archival mat)
“Ocean’s Embrace” This handcrafted stained glass sculpture captures the power, movement, and serenity of the ocean. Inspired by the ever-changing New Zealand coastline, the flowing lines and layered shades of blue and turquoise reflect the energy of a breaking wave, while the white glass evokes sea foam as it curls toward the shore. Each piece […]
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