Abstract Painter

Born and raised amidst the awe-inspiring landscapes of New Zealand, from a young age, I was drawn to visual expression, finding solace and excitement in mark-making and experimenting with materials that echoed the natural beauty surrounding me.

In the early 1990s, I studied Fine Arts at the National Art School in Sydney.  Here, I honed my craft, deepening my understanding of many visual art forms. Over the years I have developed a visual language that weaves together bold gesture, layered forms, and a dynamic interplay of colour.

My painting practice is best described as fluid and gestural, marked by vibrant, luminous tones, drawing and sweeping movements. Each canvas becomes a living surface—an energetic field where spontaneity meets intention, and layers build maps of both inner and outer worlds. My compositions often evoke a sense of landscape, yet they exist equally as explorations of emotional terrain and personal mythology.

Drawing inspiration from my time spent immersed in nature, throughout Australia and overseas, I approach each work as a journey through memory, sensation, and place. Through the use of washes, glazes, drawing, etching, printing, pours, and expressive brushwork, my paintings embody a sense of movement and transformation. The resulting imagery is both map-like and abstract—inviting viewers to navigate the layered spaces between the seen and the felt, the real and the imagined.

As an artist, I am continually exploring ways to translate the energy of lived experience into visual form, seeking to create dynamic, immersive compositions that resonate with viewers on multiple levels. My work stands as a testament to the enduring influence of landscape—both external and internal—and to the ever-evolving dance between control and chaos, intuition and structure, that lies at the heart of abstract expression.