Spring #1

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Spring #2

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Spring #3

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Spring #4

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Spring #5

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Spring #6

30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on wood Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition

Before the Blooming

122 cm x 90 cm Mixed media on board Part of the "Come see real flowers of this painful world" exhibition. This work explores the metaphorical meaning of the above haiku, using images of decaying leaves, the colours of autumn and tree resin, int succinct divisions that mimic the rhythms of Basho's haikus, which focused on the power of the word rather than the exact pattern of syllables that strict Haiku etiquette of 5-7-5 called for.

Detail: Before the Blooming

Mending Wounds side angle

6 panels, 30 cm x 30 cm Mixed media on board From the "Come, see real flowers in this painful world" exhibition.

Beyond the Surface#1

102 cm x 77 cm Mixed media on board

Beyond the Surface#2

102 cm x 77 cm Mixed media on board

Pithos

Mixed media on board 105.5 cm x 82 cm Pithos is an exploration of the unexpected possibilities that darkness or adversity reveals.

Unseen Light #1

Mixed media on board 60 x 47 cm Adversity, in its various forms, often results in loss of control and order. In “Unseen Light #1”, I examine the preserving of identity in the face of adversity.

Unseen Light #2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Mixed media on board six of 10 cm x 30 cm These pieces were produced for the "Nocturnal" exhibition. Throughout human history darkness has been used to symbolise hardship and adversity. In the Unseen Light series, I explore the preservation of identity in times of darkness.

Unseen Light #2, 3, 4, 5, 6 & 7

Mixed media on board six of 10 cm x 30 cm These pieces were produced for the "Nocturnal" exhibition. Throughout human history darkness has been used to symbolise hardship and adversity. In the Unseen Light series, I explore the preservation of identity in times of darkness.

Sliding Doors

Mixed media on board 9 panels, each 20 cm x 20 cm Winner of City of Busselton Emerging Artist Award This piece looks at how the same situation has the potential to produce different outcomes. It is also a continuation of the Portals series in that the exposed layers of paint represent unexpected possibilities that arise from unplanned events.

detail "Sliding Doors"

Portals #9

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

Portals #8

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

detail: Portals #8

Portals #7

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

Portals #5

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

detail: Portals #4

Portals #4

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

Portals #3

Mixed media on board 42 cm x 51 cm (photo by Acorn Photographics) Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

Portals #2

Mixed media on board 27 cm x 19 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations

Portals #1

Acrylic on board 27 cm x 19 cm Portals series Using images of chance openings such as cracks, fractures and splits, I reveal unexpected layers of colour beneath the surface to explore how unplanned events may be catalysts for change or portals to what lies beyond daily routines and obligations