“Working from my home studio-come-workshop in Western Springs, central Auckland, NZ, I am eternally inspired by colour, texture, pattern and form in the natural environment. Common themes in my work include my love for the natural environment, explorations of environmental concerns and a fascination for the strong ties that come with connections to "place".
Although I work with many media, printmaking holds the greatest allure for me because it allows me to be spontaneous, experimental and playful in my work, and to let go of my “perfectionist” tendencies. It is also a great starting point to spring off into using other media and processes as the inspiration and imagination demands. I tend to start with an idea of what and why, and then allow the choice of media and processes to follow to best express my intentions. My work often strays off the beaten track into creating unique artists books, mini dioramas and other, often sculptural, creations.
Recent Exhibitions
2023 – PCANZ "Celebration" exhibition: "Proof: Two Decades of Print Council Aotearoa New Zealand." Aratoi, Wairarapa Museum of Art + History
2023 – "Aotearoa Hand-printed Books", Angela Morton Room, Te Pa?taka Toi | Art Library, Takapuna
2023 – "Stargazer", Angela Morton Room, Te Pa?taka Toi| Art Library, Takapuna
2022 – '"The Beach - Paper, Books and Baskets": Group Exhibition, "from out of the blue studio gallery", ?punak?
2022 – Predator Free New Zealand 2050 Exhibition: Group exhibition, Auckland Botanic Gardens: 21 Oct - 14 Nov, 2022
2022 – SOLO EXHIBITION "Artful Narratives" Angela Morton Room, Te Pa?taka Toi | Art Library, Takapuna
2021 – "Where the Seabirds Go" Group exhibition by invited artists. Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa
2021 – "Landscapes of Memory and Imagination" Annual exhibition by members of Rata Printmakers. Lake House Arts Centre, Takapuna
2020 – "Hibiscus & Bays Art Awards", Estuary Arts Centre, Orewa
2020 – "Out of the Cupboard" Angela Morton Room | Te P?taka Toi Art Library, Takapuna Library, Auckland, NZ.