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15 Aug

Only Dancers - 2024

This a painting of a partnership; a complicated simple thing.

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15 Aug

Genevieve - 2024

Mixed media impressionist portrait. Charcoal/pastel/acrylic paint/hand painted collage on paper.

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15 Aug

Julia - 2024

Mixed media impressionist portrait. Charcoal/pastel/acrylic paint/hand painted collage on paper.

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15 Aug

Rose - 2024

Mixed media impressionist portrait. Pastel/acrylic paint/hand painted collage on paper.

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15 Aug

Mother and daughter - 2024

A mother figures caring for her daughter by carrying the child on her back with a thick, warm, long, and big cover.

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14 Aug

West Coast Farmer - 2024

West Coast Farmer that I met many years ago on a trip to the Sth Island. I found the photo a few years ago and last year was inspired to paint him as he reminded me of my Dad, a Taranaki farmer.

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14 Aug

Jeremiah has a hard time telling his son off when he's such a good shot - 2024

As part of the Jester Series this ceramic work asks you to explore the way you feel if an incident is the result of a stranger or one with whom you identify. Is your response different?

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13 Aug

Journey - 2024

This painting was done with oils (Zorn palate) to try to capture the subject’s feeling (“quiet resolve”) to move forward from one place to another, like past to future. This coincides with my evolution as a painter. I am endeavoring to capture the woman’s resistance as well as her strong will to reach her objective.

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13 Aug

Lone Sentinel - 2024

Framed Photography – evening scene Karioitahi Beach white wooden frame

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13 Aug

Raw Edges - 2024

Looking inward and reflecting on who am I? Have I lost myself in the process of caring for a sick child, as a mother and giving to others? Have I lost touch with my body, its shape constantly changing? Ultimately feminine in every change it makes. What is my place in the world now? Metamorphosis […]

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