Polychrome Gnome 2 (Quinacridone Violet, Deep Yellow and Blue)

The image of the Gnome is derived from the cover illustration of "Gnomes" illustrated by Rien Poortvliet & published in English in 1977.

Poortvliet's illustration was painted in a traditional, highly naturalistic watercolour technique which made the Gnome seem somehow just as real as the other European woodland creatures &plants that were depicted in the book.

By converting the image to a 2 colour Screenprint / Stencil I am attempting to give the gnome "Street Cred" in a kind of humorous, playful spin on Street Art Stencils and Paste Ups.

The Re-Contextualized rustic and folkloric garden gnome has become "edgy" and "streetwise". The garden-loving, suburban gnome has taken a walk on the wild side!

By using two slightly jarring and synthetic colours for the gnome I am trying reinforce the urban, street flavour of the painting.

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I am fascinated by discovering how images and paintings are actually made, particularly the traditional craft of oil painting but
I also like experimenting with different ways of making paintings which includes using digital technology and trying out alternative media.

My artwork often blends usually discrete subjects, idioms and genres and I am often drawn to subjects which had a powerful impact on my imagination when I was a kid.

I often employ "found" or rediscovered imagery and try to re-contextualise it. The goal is to make images that are conduits to an experience of resonance for the viewer.
I use professional quality paints, surfaces, mediums and varnishes to ensure the works are permanent and stable.

Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting) RMIT University

Recent Group Exhibitions

No Place Like Home (31 July - 28 August 2026)
Cube 37 - Cube Gallery FAC

Linden Postcard Show 2026
Linden New Art
(Winner of t Acland Street Village Business Association Award)

Punchlines ( Melbourne International Comedy Festival 2026 co-event)
Fortyfivedownstairs Gallery
Selective Group Exhibition