COMMISSIONS
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A LITTLE BIRD TOLD ME
2019, Oil on Aluminium, 100x100cm / 39.5″x39.5″
‘A Little Bird Told Me’ chronicles the bond between young siblings, Zara and Eve. Birds are integral conceptual devices in much of my work and this feathered fellow, a native Australian Red-Capped Robin, plays the operative role in this piece as the origin of the shared secrets whispered between his two little friends.
THE MARVELLOUS MONOCULAR
(A FANTASTICAL PORTRAIT OF MR GEORGE FISH)
2017, Oil on Tyvek, 29.6x36cm / 11.6×14
FINALIST Bluethumb Art Prize 2018 (AUST)
Mr George Fish (1851-1925), namesake of the famed Fish Lane in Brisbane’s West End. Entrepreneur, politician, proprietor of the Fish Steam Laundry and of quite the most fabulous Victorian beard.
JOURNEY OF 1000 CRANES, PT. 1
2018, Oil on Aluminium, 70x100cm / 27.5×39.5″
Inspired by the Japanese legend of ‘Senbazuru’ (千羽鶴), the Journey of 1000 Cranes expresses, in 3 parts, each sibling’s unique evolution of character.
‘Protect my child with your wings, o flock of flying cranes’ – Man’yōshū Japanese poetry collection of the 7th & 8th centuries
JOURNEY OF 1000 CRANES, PT. 2
2018, Oil on Aluminium, 70x100cm / 27.5×39.5″
Inspired by the Japanese legend of ‘Senbazuru’ (千羽鶴), the Journey of 1000 Cranes expresses, in 3 parts, each sibling’s unique evolution of character.
‘Protect my child with your wings, o flock of flying cranes’ – Man’yōshū Japanese poetry collection of the 7th & 8th centuries
JOURNEY OF 1000 CRANES, PT. 3
2018, Oil on Aluminium, 70x100cm / 27.5×39.5″
Inspired by the Japanese legend of ‘Senbazuru’ (千羽鶴), the Journey of 1000 Cranes expresses, in 3 parts, each sibling’s unique evolution of character.
‘Protect my child with your wings, o flock of flying cranes’ – Man’yōshū Japanese poetry collection of the 7th & 8th centuries
THE WHOLE WHANAU
(THE CLEMENTS)
2020, Oil on Aluminium, 90x120cm / 35.5×47″
‘Whanau’ is common New Zealand vernacular for ‘Family’ from Te Reo (Maori language).
SIC PARVIS MAGNA
(JIM MCCONAGHY)
2020, Oil on Aluminium, 90x120cm / 35.5×47″ The Latin, ‘Sic Parvis Magna’, in this context translates to ‘Thus, from humble beginnings, greatness.’Can be viewed in the foyer of McConaghy Properties, 12 Creek St, Brisbane CBD.
ROYALS
(ALICE & MIKI)
2017, Oil on Canvas, 76x61cm / 30×24″
Alice, professional violinist and descendant of the Jin-Dynasty royal family, with her beloved chihuahua, Miki. Stylistically inspired by the work of Chinese pictorial photographer Sun Jun.
Approaching an artist about a commission feel daunting. I value every enquiry because the pleasure of owning original art shouldn’t be only for the elite. I’m committed to finding ways to make meaningful pieces available to those with diverse budgets from all walks of life.
The form below is a commitment-free way to say ‘hi’ and tell me the story of your dream painting. Almost anything goes and there’s no such thing as a stupid question. We can chat about creating something perfect for you – from an affordable miniature inspired by my larger works, to a simple or complex portrait with or without my signature props, to an expansive whole-family piece. You’re free to go ahead based on our chat or simply file the info away for another day.
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