A PLACE AT THE TABLE - FRAMED

I wanted to tell a story about a collection of objects gathered over time—treasured finds discovered in op shops, fresh fruit from my kitchen, a breakfast egg, and sunflowers from my neighbours garden and hydrangeas generously cut from a friend's garden.
Each object has travelled its own path before arriving in my studio, carrying traces of unknown lives and stories from those who once owned and cherished them.
By bringing these items together, I created a new narrative. I am drawn to the idea that ordinary objects can hold memories, histories and connections that extend beyond their practical purpose.

My aim was to bring together florals, treasured objects and simple morning rituals to create a story of comfort, belonging and the quiet beauty that can be found in everyday moments.

Working in a loose, contemporary style, I focused on capturing the warmth of the yellows against the cool blues, the variety of textures, and the atmosphere created by the arrangement. While influenced by the tradition of still life painting, this work is less about recording objects and more about celebrating the stories they carry and the quiet pleasure of giving them a new place in the present.

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Contemporary paintings for everyday living.
I am an Australian artist based in Tasmania and currently hold an artist residency at Quamby Estate.
My paintings begin with stories. I am drawn to objects that have lived a life before arriving in my studio—treasures discovered in op shops, well-loved vessels, flowers gathered from my garden, and everyday items that quietly carry memories of the people who once owned them.
I find inspiration in the simple moments of daily life: a café table bathed in morning light, flowers freshly picked from the garden, an interesting shadow falling across a collection of objects, or a colour combination that unexpectedly catches my eye. These observations often become the starting point for a painting.
Through colour, light and composition, I arrange these objects into contemporary still lifes that explore connection, memory and the narratives held within ordinary things. Each painting becomes a collection of stories brought together in a new way, inviting viewers to wonder where these objects have come from and what moments they may have witnessed.
With more than 35 years of experience as an artist, I combine strong technical skills with a relaxed and expressive approach, creating work that feels warm, uplifting and easy to live with.
I create my paintings to bring a sense of happiness to a space, while encouraging people to pause, look a little closer, and reflect on the stories that everyday objects can hold as they pass from one life to another.