This body of work arises from both disorientation and grounding. The subject matter, drawn from my immediate surroundings, reflects a personal engagement with the space I occupy—physically and emotionally. Created within the confines of my garden and studio, these paintings are an intimate exploration of my environment, which also served as my self-quarantine during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Born from a time of isolation and anxiety, my practice has evolved over the past five years, yet it remains rooted in that initial moment. These paintings are not merely objects, but reflections of time, transformation, and resourcefulness—shaped by materials and motifs accumulated over the years, culminating in a period of deep artistic introspection.
As I work on the land I occupy, it is important to acknowledge that this land was never ceded by the First Nations people. This knowledge deepens the disorientation I feel. While I may legally own my home, in a broader historical sense, I am a squatter.
Remain, Spray paint dregs, controlled burn charcoal, acrylic and salvaged house paint on canvas, 80 x 80cm
Leftover, Controlled burn charcoal, willow charcoal, acrylic and paint pen on canvas, 80 x 80cm
Rubble II, Spray paint dregs and salvaged house paint on canvas, 93 x 93cm
Rubble I, Spray paint, controlled burn charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 91 x 84cm
Ghost, Charcoal, spray paint and salvaged house paint on canvas, 132 x 143cm
Callistemon at 11, Controlled burn charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 84 x 91cm
Callistemon at 9, Controlled burn charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 84 x 91cm
Debris, Controlled burn charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 84 x 91 cm
5 Standen, Controlled burn charcoal, salvaged house paint and wax crayon on canvas, 84 x 91cm
Ruin, Controlled burn charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 91 x 84cm
Scum / Grate again, and again, Pizza oven charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 120 x 150cm
Scum study, Pizza oven charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 51 x 51cm
Remnant, Burnt furniture charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 80 x 80cm
Chaff study, Charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas
Slag, Fireplace charcoal and salvaged house paint on canvas, 91 x 84cm
Ghost study, Pizza oven charcoal, acrylic and spray paint on canvas, 51 x 51cm - SOLD