Heartbreak Reef

Heartbreak Reef mixed media on 40cm round canvas. An array of mica, ink, crushed garnets, and ferromagnetic powders mixed with alcohol inks and acrylic create a reef that is warm and yet heartbreaking in its fragile nature. The ghost image of sea life swims through the heated deeps of a thickly glazed canvas. Red coral is endangered and like the Australian coral reefs is a rare occurrence.

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Based in Hunter Valley Wine Country, the Australian Landscape is a reoccurring theme of my artworks. After studying at the University of Newcastle and Charles Sturt, I developed my sculptural and jewellery manufacturing skills before teaching Visual Arts in the Upper and Lower Hunter regions of NSW. The beauty and unique qualities of the Australian Landscape became apparent while I was travelling throughout the United States and Canada. The expansive coastlines and natural lakes that define the environment along side hidden valleys and majestic mountainous ranges are a constant source of inspiration. Ancient gemstones and my jewellery making practice are strongly referenced in the abstract compositions. An obsession with colour and textural qualities are explored through my delicate chalk pastel works, the bold expressive alcohol ink series and my fluid acrylic and mixed media collections.