Blurred beauty lines

Blurred meaning confusing, disorientating or uncomfortable. Which are also words that can sometimes be used to describe beauty standards. I wanted to create something that found a blurred line between being beautiful while also being uncomfortable.

A graphite portrait of a woman from the neck up, looking directly forward at the viewer. The drawing is composed of an overlay of the same drawing 3 times misaligned to create an out of focus experience for the viewer. The drawing has been completed on a more textured paper to enhance the sense of disorientation in the details.

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Attained Bachelor of Fine Arts in Visual Art from Griffith University, Queensland College of Art in 2003.

The Psyche, The Dreamscape, and The Australian Soul.

My practice is an ongoing visual reflection on the human psyche, focusing on emotion, identity, and the individual's place in the world. I explore these themes through surreal figurative works, where subjects bridge the gap between reality and fantasy.

Recently, this lens has expanded to incorporate Australiana themes, exploring the unique spirit of the Australian landscape and culture within my dreamscapes. Through this work, I aim to delve into the relationship between mortality and spirituality, creating beauty in the dialogue between the seen and unseen.