Consider the Birds of the Air - 2024
When I see a flock of birds flying I am reminded that they are looked after. It reminds me that I’m looked after, that they’re is abundance in this life. Often in the distance they can’t be seen clearly so I have tried to capture that motion. Acrylic on canvas board
This work is created from cutouts of aluminum and plastic in various shapes and colors, held together by clear plastic stakes.
Wood highlighted acrylic and reclaimed piano keys that form the head, fins and tail of a fish that floats amidst the deep, dynamic hues of the water. The fish is a symbol of abundant life-force – ecological health, natures beauty and of sustenance ‘give a man a fish and you feed him for a day. […]
Acrylic, Enamel and Pigments on canvas. Colours of Metallic Black/Bronze, Metallic Gold. and Black. Fluid artwork using the Pearl Technique.
The absence of abundance is survival – sometimes we have to reflect on what is within us to find our abundance, strength, and ability to strive. Oil on canvas.
I created the Flower of Plethora with the intention of reflecting how our need for want over need has us strangled in our obsession with consumerism. I used an upcycled Rimu bench to make the base. The flower is created from an old oven cloth made from scraps of fabric by my grandmother 70 years […]
This Jumper Dress is woven in the Saori hand weaving method. The warp is Saori organic cotton in muted cream and brown colours of different textures and dimensions. The weft colours are varied from the Saori organic cotton range there is a fine red thread combined throughout the cloth tying the colours together. The simple […]
Dressed in an intricate golden gown and adorned with gold-leaf earrings, Carmen epitomizes abundance through a celebration of beauty and nature. With opulent flowing locks, she stands before a lush backdrop of intertwined vines, blooming flowers, and peacock feathers. The rich palette of greens, purples, and gold complement her bold presence, highlighted further by her […]
Matariki is the theme of this painting, where families/friends gather to celebrate and remember ones who have passed celebrate the present and plan for the future. The theme of abundance is relevant to the abundance of love, friendship and sharing of food and memories at this special time.
