About me
I am influenced by early botanical artists from the naturalists to the romantics. ‘Although resembling real life subjects, my pieces also offer a warped, dramatic version of reality. Flowers, stems, leaves and insects remind us of constant change, connection and movement’.
My artworks are a hybrid that blend traditional painting with digital techniques. I use digital techniques to deconstruct and manipulate my reference image before I begin the process of painting or drawing.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, 1995
Awards:
2022
Walker & Hall Zinni Douglas Merit Award and People’s Choice Award
2020
Walker & Hall Michael Evans Award
Selected Exhibitions:
2024
“Turua Tiny Show”
Turua Art Gallery, New Zealand
2024
“Hip Hip Hooray”
Turua Art Gallery, New Zealand
2023
“Turua Tiny Show”
Turua Art Gallery, New Zealand
2023
“Affordable Art Show”
Muse Art Gallery, New Zealand
2022
“Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Awards Finalists Exhibition”,
Waiheke Community Art Gallery, New Zealand
2021
“Resurfacing”
Turua Art Gallery, New Zealand
2021
“The Light Gets In”
Waiheke Community Art Gallery, New Zealand
2020
“Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Awards Finalists Exhibition”,
Waiheke Community Art Gallery, New Zealand
2015
“Walker & Hall Waiheke Art Awards Finalists Exhibition”,
Waiheke Community Art Gallery, New Zealand
2008
“Selected Works”, Beaux Arts
Bath, England
2007
“Selected Works”, Beaux Arts
Bath, England
2005
“SASOL New Signatures”, South African National Association for Visual Arts (SANAVA)
Cape Town, South Africa
1996
“Umuhle”, Grahamstown National Arts Festival
Grahamstown, South Africa
1995
“City Rabbits”, Grahamstown National Arts Festival
Grahamstown, South Africa