Stalker (2010)
Although I admire many of the early Australian
around India as well as other interesting and
artists I have mentioned, I have never followed one
enriching countries. All of these amazing places and
artist in particular or one style – I have always
experiences transpire through my work. Life stories
preferred to carve my own technique. Rather than
become my work. Anecdotes from friends and
individuals, I am influenced by everything I come
strangers, a tiny splash of colour, a reflection in a
across, all that surrounds me. I capture images in
window, the sound of a dog barking – not giant life-
my head that are small fragments of life, seconds in
changing moments, but the beauty of everyday
time, a fleeting moment.
happenings is where my interest lies and what fills
I have taught at institutions and workshops all
my paintings.
over Sydney and find that teaching itself is a great
tool for challenging one’s own work. By revisiting
the art theories and great artists of the past with
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students they are reawakened to me. Similarly the
students themselves, each with their own approach,
their own life story, create new dialogue and
stimulus.
I have travelled extensively and wherever I am
I tend to be influenced by what’s around me. I have
lived in Rome, Tuscany, London, and travelled
Images courtesy of the artist and Australian
Galleries, Sydney & Melbourne.