About Me
As an artist I draw inspiration from explorations into spiritual philosophies such as Taoism, Non-Duality and Zen Buddhism which have helped to guide the direction of my work. From a young age I have always found doodling intuitively a natural way to connect to the inner creative spirit and express myself authentically, hence this is the central component of all my artworks. The use of Pyrography has been quite recent and I find it enforces greater mindfulness with its slower pace as well as bringing a primal energy to my works through the element of fire.
Artist BIO
Education
Self taught artist currently living and working in Melbourne
Exhibitions
Camberwell Art Show - Swinbourne University of Technology June 24th - July 3rd 2022
Trusting the Way - Malvern Artist Society Gallery March 2023
Adelaide Perry Prize for Drawing - February 24th - March 24th 2023
Collections
Private Collection, Melbourne VIC
Awards
$3,000 Prize for Best Non Traditional Artwork - Camberwell Art Show
Artistic Process
The creation of my artworks involves the process of weaving in and out of the conscious and subconscious mind while maintaining an overall state of flow. Over several years I have developed and continue to develop different patterns and imagery that are combined in a plethora of ways. Some of these are so ingrained that the process feels automatic until innovation occurs naturally from within. While creating, there are times when a strong intuitive urge arises compelling me to include less abstract forms or symbols and further adding to a sense of dialogue between the conscious and subconscious mind. Overall the chaotic and ambiguous nature of my art allows for a range of different valid interpretations from the viewer which I hope further encourages states of deeper contemplation.