Art of Not Giving A F*@K - 2026
Play on the well known book by American author Mark Manson and the omission of vowels allows me to make play with the disposable cutlery – in this piece anything but FORKs In striking contrast I’m using the same loud orange tone as the author originally used for shock value, to further emphasise the black/white […]
This lenticular artwork uses handcrafted triangular wooden panels to reveal two versions of childhood. From one angle, children play outdoors, connected through imagination, friendship, and adventure. From the other, they are absorbed by screens, physically present yet disconnected from the world around them. As the viewer moves, the image transforms, inviting reflection on how childhood […]
Little Blue Penguin friends Watercolour My artwork depicts Little Blue Penguin friends. I have been fortunate enough to view these cute little creatures at various sanctuaries and reserves in both New Zealand and Australia as well as incidental sightings around NZ coastal areas. On every occasion I have enjoyed watching how they hang out together […]
A group of Pukekos. They always seem to be enjoying each other’s company as they go about their daily lives and I admire the devotion they display in their parenting skills. I find them appealing characters as they strut around with jerky, quirky movements even stopping in mid stride to balance on one leg if […]
Abstract mixed media piece on wooden panel in pink, red and yellow. By building up the textured surface of this painting with layers of lines and shapes of intense colour, I like to play with our perception, vision, and focus. The gestural marks create a rhythm, a meditative quality and the illusion of pulsating energy, […]
Abstract mixed media piece on wooden panel in greens, blues, orange and yellow. By building up the textured surface of this painting with layers of lines and shapes of intense colour, I like to play with our perception, vision, and focus. The gestural marks create a rhythm, a meditative quality and the illusion of pulsating […]
Abstract mixed media piece on wooden panel in pink, red, orange and yellow. By building up the textured surface of this painting with layers of lines and shapes of intense colour, I like to play with our perception, vision, and focus. The gestural marks create a rhythm, a meditative quality and the illusion of pulsating […]
I enjoy wandering around classic car shows with my camera, I like to pick out pieces of the cars and lights in particular, they often look like eye and faces.
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