Here's a sneak peek at some of my works on display at this years New Zealand Art Show running in Wellington from the 30th of May to the 2th of June at the ASB Arena
This year I've my works focus on the challenges of the past few years and the tough times many of us are going through. I've treated the works as a outlet for many of my worries and troubles and have found the process very cathartic.
I enjoy referencing our cultural past and my most recent work references the imagery of yester year, the era of the 1950's and 60's - a perceived "Golden Era" in our history. That feelling of nostalga is a powerful emotion as memory is of making past expriences better and more amplified than they really ever were. I also enjoy the innocence of this time... cowboys were cool! And children enjoyed a freedom to roam and play that these days are far removed from reality.
An award winning commercial illustrator for the past 18 years, I have enjoyed working with a diverse range of clients both in New Zealand and internationally.
I have always worked on personal projects and in recent years I have been investing a great deal of time in developing a career as a painter to much success. My work already appears in a number of prestigious private and corporate collections.
I exhibit annually with artists Lynne Sandri, Michelle Bryant, Jason Hicks and Sally Burton at 5@The Portrait Gallery in Wellington and I'm also represented by Symth Galleries in Auckland where more of my works can be viewed. http://www.smythgalleries.co.nz
Commissions are always welcomed and because of my extensive experience working with commerical clients I can make the process stress free and insure you avoid any nasty surprises at the end of the project. Please contact me to talk through any possible commission ideas you may have.
