This artwork features a woman swimming at night, depicted in profile against a dark body of water. In the distance, a red signal flare burns against the sky, a quiet indication of danger or distress. Despite the ominous atmosphere, her expression and posture remain serene, untouched by the scene’s implied tension. When in a state […]
This artwork depicts a windswept figure with their back to the viewer, looking across a landscape where a forest fire burns in the distance, its smoke swallowing half the sky. The painting invites viewers to sit with a familiar discomfort: how do we respond when confronted with distant suffering – ecological, political, human? It captures […]
Pencil sketch from the river trail around the Tairua Harbour on the Pauanui side. Its calm, tranquil and reflects the sky beautifully. There are tall grasses, mudflats, sand banks and wonderful view across the water to the surrounding Tairua hills. Its a great place for reflection, watching seabirds fishing and the tide drifting in and […]
Coming down the hill track - 2026
The walk up Pauanui mountain is steep, climbing around tree roots and rocks, but the view from the top is stunning. Coming down the track you get a completely different perspective, with glimpses to the beach below through the bush and pines. This is one part of the track where you come around a corner […]
Crystal ball - Growing up in the 90s - 2026
Painted from a photo of my yournger self with a crown of Crystal ball bubbles on her head.
Dry Dandellion on Dry Wall - 2026
Three dried dandellions on the nautral background of a dry wall. Background in acrylic, flowers rendered with oil pastels.
‘Sweet Nothings’ is an acrylic painting on wood panel sourced from the artists home during a renovation. The moths are painted from photos taken at the Auckland Museum Entomology department.
“All in” represents playing poker with my friends. For me it is a good excuse to gather around the table with close friends and debrief while trying to outsmart each other. The 8 of hearts in the middle is to represent the friend group.
