I am a Melbourne-based artist who paints with a boldness that grabs life by both hands in celebration. The essence of my work is its signature explosion of unashamed colour and vibrancy and the themes of spirituality and human virtues are woven into the details of my work which I curate as collections. As an artist, I want to capture the joy of living because, as a workplace chaplain, I understand the human spirit and I paint so my work offers a healing power to revive the spirit. I studied painting and printmaking at Monash University, Australia and have returned to full-time painting in the last 2 years. I practise from my glorious studio where the Yarra Valley meets the city of Melbourne.
The State Forest collection is my humble response to the regeneration of the Australian bush in the Otway National Park after bush fires raged through my beloved coastal town of Wye River on Christmas Day 2015
Solo Shows
2016: Floral Heroes – Riveresque, Warrandyte, VIC
2016: QDos Art Park, Lorne, VIC
2015: Joie de Vivre – Jumping Creek Studio, Wonga Park, VIC
Maynad Galley, Kennsington, VIC
Reflections, Canterbury, VIC
Group Shows
2017 Studio 11 Owen Dixon Chambers – 11/205 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC With Kerry Armstrong
2017 Yarra Valley Food & Wine Festival, Painted Barrels
2017 Yarra Valley Open Studios Program
Galley 101, Melbourne, VIC
Publications
Vogue Living, Yarra Valley Magazine
Articles
Yarra Valley Magazine |
