ART
In my practice, I focus on staying curious. I am fascinated by nature. The smallest runnel of water, pattern on rock
or lichen on a tree holds beauty. I try to carry my sketchbook wherever I can, making drawings to capture a moment spent out in nature. Back in the studio, I allow the work to evolve as I explore the ways in which landforms interact with each other and I endeavour to capture the intangible in paint. I gain so much joy from the challenging process
of abstraction, distilling feelings and experiences into forms of colour that vibrate and intrigue.
I relish the knowledge that I can create a unique shared moment between my art and the viewer,
however and whenever that may unfold.
I work mostly in acrylic on canvas, paper or board.
Some of my recent works are shown below. Original paintings are for sale as listed or upon enquiry,
so If you like what you see, please get in touch via my contact page.
Exhibitions
Nelson Suter Art Society Spring Exhibition - 2023
Nelson Suter Art Society Summer Exhibition - 2023-2024
'SEVEN' Group exhibition at the Nelson Suter Art Society - July 2024
The Present Tense, Solo Exhibition, The Refinery Art Space, Nelson - Feb-Mar 2025
A timelapse of the 5 days I spent painting 'Waimea', showing a level of engagement with gallery visitors, that I was overjoyed with. I learned a huge amount from this week of painting and enjoyed how the painting evolved to a wonderfully colourful and emotion-filled piece.
The Present Tense Exhibition
In February 2025, I opened The Present Tense, a solo exhibition that explores the ephemeral yet eternal dialogue that occurs between artist and viewer with each encounter, in a shared exploration of creativity.
To quote my favourite contemporary painters, Brian Rutenberg:
‘Painting is always in the present tense’
The above quote resonated with me, as I have always been curious about the moment that is created when a viewer interacts with a painting for the first time. Regardless of whether the painting was created centuries ago, or just in that same year, a new moment of discovery is created, with the energy and vitality of the work of art forever imbued and living on in the viewer.
As each viewer brings their own history and interpretation to a piece of work, so does the artist. Years of dedication to refine their skill and translate their way of seeing into a tangible form for others to find joy in.
I get a kick out of how people interpret my work in such different ways.
This collection of paintings for The Present Tense aims to capture that moment of discovery and bring it to the forefront of the viewer's mind, allowing for a deeper connection to the art and artist.
Creating a large work in situ is an extension of this idea as I invite visitors to the gallery to enjoy experiencing the creative process unfold. I’m excited to see what unexpected outcomes arise from this situation of the intimate process of creativity made public and unfiltered.
'Tuatara Rides a Fixie'
'Platypus Rides a Clunker'