Darkness; Taipouri
Rerenga; Haeata – i te atatu – Sunrise
In a return to focus on art from New Zealand, in particular, Ralph Hotere, I began playing around with enamel and oil paints, creating layers and scratching away details to create the artwork.This work is paired with Rerenga; Tonga o te Ra – Sunset
Rerenga; Tonga o te Ra – Sunset
In a return to focus on art from New Zealand, in particular, Ralph Hotere, I began playing around with enamel and oil paints, creating layers and scratching away details to create the artwork. The use of text is always deliberate and this work is my first to use Te Reo Māori in it.This work is […]
A Life; Alive – The fire deep inside lightens the hills
Heavenly Eclipse; When the Son comes between the Earth and the Moon
Open Gate; To a world where everyone is welcome, yet few enter
A world where the light shines everywhere, where bliss reigns supreme. Come to the Father.
Taupo; East of the Great Lake with Western Bays in the Distance
A painting done from memory of the great New Zealand lake of the many journeys taken driving past along the foreshore at the town.
Setting Sail to the Setting Sun; The End of the First Voyage to Aotearoa
A follow up to the painting of Murderer’s Bay, this depicts Able Tasman leaving the country to return after the incident with the local Māori. Originally painted in acrylic, this painting was reworked in oils to include thicker texture and more vibrant colour.
The Hill of Tamatea; The Land Eater
Situated in the Hawkes Bay just outside of Porangahau, The Hill of Tamatea; The Land Eater was originally painted from situe and then completed at home. The reason for choosing this piece is largely due to the location having the longest name in the world. In Te Reo Māori, the name is Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu, and translates […]
This is the day that Rome was built
My love for Italy only expanded after visiting Rome. Seeing the city and travelling the sites, it was phenominal. Experiencing the art and culture of the whole area was mind blowing. In particular, seeing church steps that were worn down from the millions of feet that had used them, doors that were older than the […]