2019
With land clearing I see groups of trees now as isolated islands rather than vast interconnected forests.
Catalogue Number: 102
Perfume bottles are considered an art form as valuable as their contents. When the fragrance has gone, they connect with romantic associations or childhood memories.
Catalogue Number: 103
This piece was inspired by my late father in law Max. Braford bulls are strong and quiet in nature which encapsulates Max. He is mounted on a worn stair tread which represents his footsteps in life.
Catalogue Number: 104
The emu travels such long distances across our outback looking for food and a mate … they must be content by themselves, happy to leave the father to parent the chicks.
Catalogue Number: 120
The timber was reclaimed from John Olsen’s old abode. Together they form form an unbreakable link. Forever conjoined in an embrace, navigating twists and turns of this chaotic place.
Catalogue Number: 105
Are they tall hills with trees on top or exaggerated trunks with small branches? This trio of trees, forms a proud, richly textured guard of honour.
Catalogue Number: 106
Inspired by the tradition in art of rendering of a “kiss” from Klimt, Besos embodies a depiction of longing and reconciliation. Man afloat alone on the sea of time is anchored in togetherness.
Catalogue Number: 107
This work represents the loving bond of a mother and her child. Whilst the negative space between the two forms may divide them, they will always remain connected.
Catalogue Number: 108
“Dalekian” Stump is an attempt to balance form and content, with a medium irony using timber and paper. Increasing the repertoire of “exterminate, exterminate”, is the chant; ” we saw, eyesore”.
Catalogue Number: 109