From The Ashes

Ash Wednesday 1983 is still regarded as one of the worst bushfires to ever hit Australia. This piece alludes to this tragic bushfire incident through a textured terrain created by connecting drill holes and oxidised staining. Each sculptural mark conveys energy through the interplay of shadows and puncture marks. There are ten waves of expressions in all; the additional relief-piece which symbolises our sense of belonging reflects one set of the nine expressions. It serves as a reminder that we can ascend beyond the desecration of a place.

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My curved 'canvases' are treated as three-dimensional objects. However, rather than approaching the relationship between solidity and space like a sculptor would, I aim to return to the "flat two-dimensional picture plane." Why is this important?

Nature loves curves. To connect as closely with nature as possible, since we are all part of the same energy, curves challenge us to move beyond linear thinking. This type of thinking often simplifies our daily decisions into straightforward cause-and-effect scenarios. In contrast, curves allow us to explore the ambiguity between the present and the future. The tension inherent in a curve, when juxtaposed with the comfort of a flat plane, invites us on a transformative, nonlinear journey. This journey encourages deeper reflection and meditation on our observations.

Since 2004, I've been evolving this aesthetic thought.