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Prairie Skies

80 h x 80 w x 4.5 d cm, oil on cotton canvas - 2021

Laying on your back and looking at the sky, immerse in the tranquil simplicity of this artwork. Here, the presence of timber and grain elevators evokes a poignant reflection on history. Once symbolic of prosperity and social unity in small towns during the 18th and 19th centuries in North America and Europe, these structures now stand as humble reminders of the industrial landscape's bygone era.

Ladies in Garden

80 h x 80 w x 4.5 d cm, oil on linen canvas - 2022

Fields of sunflowers give home to a myriad of creatures, symbolising community, loyalty, and worship as they follow the suns position each day. Clytie, a Greek water nymph was in love with the sun god, Helios, however Helios was in love with another. Jealous Clytie was cast to be rooted to the earth, and watched Helios from afar as he rose and fell each day. The exaggerated colouring expresses pure devotion and happiness, and brings vibrancy to any room.

Everyday Abundance

50 h x 40 w x 1.5d cm, Oil on linen canvas - 2023

Legend tells of a man who prayed for wealth and found a unique tree in his field. Cultivating it, the tree yeilded magical fruits, making him rich.

Farm

60 h x 50 w x 1.5 d cm, oil on cotton canvas - 2022

Life can be felt so clearly in the countryside. Cool breezes, the smell of canola fields and lilac bushes embody childhood. I utilised small brush strokes and a thick layering technique to create an impressionist view.

Margravine Garden

55 h x 40 w x 1.5 d cm, oil on linen canvas - 2023

Within confined spaces, nature composes a symphony. Amid apparent emptiness, cherry blossoms and spring blooms tell tales of rebirth and second chances, casting a poignant spell of vitality in the quietest corners of remembrance.