Where Nature Meets Narrative
Welcome! I’m glad you’re here. In my studio, New Zealand’s native trees and birds always take centre stage.
At the heart of it, my work is about strength, resilience, and the things that make us feel connected to this country. I love capturing the quiet, familiar corners of our landscape and bringing them into everyday spaces.
It’s incredibly humbling when a painting strikes a chord with someone. I was especially grateful earlier this year when visitors voted my work for the People’s Choice Award at the Waikato Society of Arts (WSA) New Zealand Painting and Printmaking Awards. Knowing that these visual stories connect with people in their everyday lives is the best part of being a full-time artist.
Whakapapa & Connection
While my art celebrates the landscapes we all share, some pieces are quietly guided by my Māori heritage and my connection to Te Āti Haunui-a-Pāpārangi of Ngāti Pamoana. This background deepens how I look at our environment, giving me another way to appreciate its history, beauty, and significance.
The Stories Behind the Paintings
🥚 The Floating Egg
You will see eggs popping up a lot in my work. To me, they represent new beginnings, life, potential, and how fragile things can be. By letting them float in mid-air on the canvas, they act like little time capsules that remind us to pause and connect with nature.
☕ Kiwi Nostalgia
I love tucking familiar items into my scenes, like pāua shells or the old-school enamel mugs many of us grew up with. These objects carry a lot of memories for New Zealanders, and I use them to tell a story we can all recognise and relate to.
Represented By
The Poi Room
37 Ponsonby Rd, Ponsonby
17 Osborne St, Newmarket
Auckland
Soul Gallery
300 Barton Street
Hamilton Central
Flagstaff Gallery and Framing
6 Victoria Rd, Devonport
Auckland
The Lawnmowers Son
4 Grange Road, Hahei
Whitianga