This work examines the contrast between light and darkness, Wile balancing the harmony of symmetry with the intrigue of asymmetry
I have been inspired to paint my surrounding landscape at sunrise, with the incredible light it brings. Arriving on the morning to get my source images and seeing the fog siting in the valley, reminded me of sea and water and made me want to capture the light and contrast with it.
Acrylic painting on a saw blade of the contrast between life and death and how death is just as pretty as life.
A framed landscape A3 image of assembled hand coloured, painted and dyed papers, overstitched with white sashiko cotton thread in diagonal lines with stars.
This photo was taking while on a walk with my dad and dog to the Historic Tauranga Bridge located about 20 minutes from Opotiki where my grandparents live. I was intrigued by the symmetrical structure and how it stood out in its surroundings. The bridge was built in 1922 and now is the only surviving […]
This photograph captures a moment during a visit to my family’s bach in Ohiwa. It shows the sparks of the fire rising as a new piece of wood is added to the firepit, highlighting the vivid orange of the embers against the backdrop of the night. This image evokes fond memories of later that evening […]
Palette knife impasto technique with oil paint. The vibrant colours of the trees bring forth new life for a new season. Energised anew, moving ahead with hopes for new beginnings where the best is yet to come!
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