Standing under the pohutukawa tree at my brothers and I loved the contrast of light and shadow. Acrylic on boxed canvas, ready to hang.
One of a series of works exploring through woven textiles the contrast between the interior and exterior surfaces of the pāua shell. Handwoven from tencel, NZ corriedale wool and rayon yarns.
Hand painted digitally then printed on high quality artist paper. Inspired by the hill Tama lives on and the incredible skyscapes across the seasons.
Hand painted digitally then printed on high quality artist paper. Inspired by the hill Ollie lives on and the incredible skyscapes they live beneath.
This work has used the theme ‘çontrast’ in the use of colour, material and texture
Acrylic, ink pen and mixed media on MDF board with wooden frame and epoxy resin coat. Depicting the New Zealand native Lichen Moth (Declana Atronivea) and the Protea Obtusifolia (Sugarbush). This piece has many layers, textures and details to capture the eye and reflect the light. Due to the epoxy resin top coat, this work […]
This painting features a central image of a deer, delicately poised against an evocative nocturnal urban skyline. The fragile innocence of the deer contrasts with the rich twilight scene, illustrating the dichotomy of Aotearoa: the vast wilds and the urban sprawl, innocence and cruelty, conservation and destruction. The surreal, dreamlike quality of the piece allows […]
Wearing a contrasting red dress floating in black space she shows us our musical emotional development is not fixed. The notes yet to be heard. Will they be in harmony or dischord? Her absence of bow begs the question, Are we really playing with all the passion and feelings we are capable of?
There are usually always broken shells to find on the beach. The colours, size and shapes vary, but the inside of the shells which you don’t usually see are also very interesting.
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