Hi there curious human thanks for visiting
Location
Tamborine Mountain, Gold Coast, Australia
Specialising in
- Contemporary Multidisciplinary Art
- Illustration
Vision
- Artwork - I create artwork with a soul and a story, using a unique blend of 2D and 3D layers - Illustrative subject matter combined with industrial materials are the base of my works. My pieces are often playful and fun, created on multiple layers which allow certain elements of each piece to float above the layer below, when you walk around the piece it will change, interacting with “you” the viewer and entering the physical 3D space. The viewer will be drawn in close by my use of intricate detail and texture, while also appreciating the bold graphic elements from a distance.
- Illustration - I create illustrations based on client briefs. From inked portraits to colouring book pages to murals, i’m versitile in size and style and I have a strong background in children’s book illustration. When it comes to children’s illustration, I like to embrace fun characters with whimsical elements. I try to capture excitement, moment and expression within my work while maintaining a strong narritive. I create works digitally and traditionally depending on the project..
Awards
2013 Nominated for the NZAAT Emerging Artist Award
2013 Oriel Hoskin Art Scholarship
2012 Oriel Hoskin Art Scholarship
Exhibitions
2018 The Empire, Island Bay Wellington
2017 NZ Art Show, Wellington
2017 Solo 42 New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts, Wellington
2016 St Pats Art Show, Wellington
2016 Art At The Bach, Island Bay Wellington
2013 Illustrators, St James Theatre, Wellington
2012 Farsite Gallery, Petone Wellington
2012 Artrium Gallery, Thorndon Wellington
Collections
QT Hotel, Wellington, New Zealand
Works held in private collections in New Zealand, Australia and the UK
Published Work
2016 Shu’s Theatre Illustration - Capital E - Our Wellington Guide - Wellington City Council
2015 Isabella Rumble poem - Global Educations Systems
2015 I Wish I Were A Butterfly poem - Global Educations Systems
2015 Elephant Sneezed poem - Global Educations Systems
2014 Out Of The Rain children’s book - Global Educations Systems
2014 Lesson From Lea children’s book - Global Educations Systems
2014 Greedy Mouse children’s book - Global Educations Systems
Projects
2017 Live painting at Kiwi Burn festival, Hunterville, NZ
2016 Live painting at “Rise n Shine” event, Botanical Gardens, Wellington, NZ
2015 Volunteer illustration work for “Reality Gives” educational books for children living in the Dharavi slum, India
For enquiries or to purchase work please head to the contact page.