Collapse

In this artwork I was exploring personal limitations and how people react to having their freedom compromised. I did this by asking people to crawl into a box and image that the walls of that box were their own personal limitations that restricted their freedom in some way. This particular painting is called 'Collapse', because the walls of the box were literally collapsing around him. There is a look of fear at the situation feeling out of control, as life can feel at times.

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Painting and drawing is my way of processing and celebrating my immediate surroundings and experiences. I am constantly observing and rejoicing in those moments when for example the glow of the late afternoon sun hits the side of persons face lost in quiet reflection. I am interested in capturing beautiful, intimate and gentle human experiences through the interplay of light, shadow and colour. Ultimately I want the viewer to respond emotionally to my artworks and for that feeling to quietly linger.
Although art has always been a big part of my life, painting many murals and working as a primary school art teacher since 2002, it isn't until recently that I have decided to give greater priority to my own artwork and develop a professional practice. I hope you enjoy what I have been painting.