Curriculum vitae
Born 1982.
Lives in Canberra, Australia.
ARTIST STATEMENT
I have previously been interested in depicting highly detailed portraits of Australian wildlife species, but now find myself inspired by the elements these animals leave behind such as bones, shells, feathers, and the plants of their environment.
I arrange these elements along with treasured ceramic and glassware vessels, as a modern Australian interpretation of the tradition of memento mori still life painting - a reminder of the fragility, beauty and transience of life. I aim to bring a sense of quiet contemplation to my work, and a reminder of the charm of simple ‘treasures’ found on walks on the beach and in the bush.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2019 Connections: Wildlife of Tidbinbilla, Tidbinbilla Visitors Centre, Canberra
2018 Sanctuary: A Year at Mulligans Flat, Strathnairn Arts, Canberra
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2022 The Art of Christmas, Kinkora Gallery, Queanbeyan
2022 New works, Corner Store Gallery, Orange
2021 Finalist, Mini-series Art Prize, Corner Store Gallery, Orange
2021 The Precious Few, Strathnairn Arts, Canberra
2020 Precious Habitats, The Link Gallery, Ginninderry, Canberra
2019 NatureArt Lab at Tidbinbilla, Tidbinbilla Visitors Centre, Canberra
2017 Art of Nature - Wildlife and Botanical Artists Inc., Belconnen Arts Centre, Canberra
2017 Extirpation: Local Extinction, Australian National University, Canberra
2017 Contemporary Art Society of Victoria A4 Art 2017, Herring Island Gallery, South Yarra
2016 Emerge One, Exhibition Centre, Canberra
2016 Art of Nature - Wildlife and Botanical Artists Inc., Strathnairn Arts, Canberra
2016 Contemporary Art Society of Victoria A4 Art 2016, Herring Island Gallery, South Yarra
2012 Lethbridge 10000 Small Scale Art Prize, Lethbridge Gallery, Brisbane
COLLECTIONS
ACT Government, Canberra
ACT Legislative Assembly, Canberra
Woodlands and Wetlands Trust, Canberra