The fox is a creature that is often associated with cunning, adaptability, and the mysteries of the wild. The fox’s ability to adapt to various environments and its reputation for cleverness make it a potent symbol of survival and intelligence. This realistic painting invites the viewer to delve into layers of symbolism while appreciating the […]
Created by me Tommy is captured showing his chiseled features and hard expression telling of a life shaped by struggle and survival. Hiding behind dark glasses obscuring his pain, hinting at the dark scars of abandonment. His gaze is a mixture of strength and vulnerability as he silently battles with not knowing. An orphan surviving […]
A dilapidated car and dilapidated house have become a thing of the past and have no use value . We will definitely miss them.
‘Fingerprints’ is a gently textured piece that speaks to the unique composition of our identity. The raised lines are modelled from a fingerprint. The patchwork heart was made from scraps of sentimental significance and finished with heirloom woolen threads. The colours were chosen to reflect our wildness and connection to the elements. There are some […]
Celebrating my Heritage - 2024
Celebrating my heritage is a cameo paying homage to cultural traditions. The oval shape references revered portraits and suggesting timelessness. The painted composition is underpinned with notions of pride, parental guidance, discipline, learning and legacy. The joy of the poi is a metaphor for the celebration of Maori culture, it’s a story of preservation and […]
Small wood sculpture giving a new life for old house timber – a hundred year re-cycle.i
A small river wash knot of wood from the mouth of the Patea River hanging out with a shell looking for home.
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