Human beings are conditioned and constrained by family, education, society and nationality to see themselves through the lens of their cultural, religious, gender or sexual identity. My interest in epigenetics and my experience with palliative care has informed my practice of portraying human beings as morphogenic energy fields. Rather than depicting human beings as conceptual identities my paintings speak of humans as energy fields made up of a combination of trillions of chemicals, hormones, neurotransmitters and bacteria.
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THE RAINBOW MATRIX
Acrylic Collage and Rainbow Decal on Board 47cm x 32cm (AVAILABLE)
The Rainbow Matrix depicts the concept of existing in the world. Some of my thoughts, my emotions and my sense of conceptual identity is coloured by the symbolism of the rainbow flag.
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WHITE LIGHT
Acrylic Collage on Cardboard 35cm x 28cm 2020 (SOLD)
An image of the energy field radiating from our three ‘brains’ – in gut, heart and head.
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THE POWER OF HOPE
Acrylic on Archival Paper 14.5cm x 30cm (SOLD)
Even when we are feeling blue, chinks of pink (hope) can still shine through. The Power of Hope was created in 2020 – a year of Covid-19 headlines, ramifications and restrictions.
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NOREPINEPHRINE MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm Circumference (SOLD)
Norepinephrine is a chemical that acts as a hormone and neurotransmitter. It pertains to depression and anxiety.
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DIMETHYLTRYPTAMINE MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm Circumference (SOLD)
Dimethyltryptamine is a chemical released from the pineal gland at end of life.
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CORTISOL MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm in Circumference (AVAILABLE)
Cortisol is a steroid and a hormone. It is associated with stress.
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EPINEPHRINE/ADRENALINE MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm in Circumference (AVAILABLE)
Epinephrine is a neurotransmitter and hormone. Produced by the adrenal glands it can instigate action or activate the flight or fight response
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DOPAMINE MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm in Circumference 2020 (AVAILABLE)
Dopamine can be an upbeat chemical/hormone/neurotransmitter which gives the ability to think, plan and learn.
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OXYTOCIN MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm in Circumference (SOLD)
Oxytocin is a hormone associated with love and bonding, especially toward ones’ family or inner circle. Also known as the cuddle drug.
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SEROTONIN MEDITATION
Acrylic on Birch Board 90cm in Circumference (SOLD)
The chemical Serotonin is a mood stabilizer, helpful with digestion, sleeping and feelings of happiness and peace of mind.
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RISING SUN
Acrylic collage on Cardboard 50cm x 35cm (SOLD)
No one can be fully guaranteed that they will rise the next morning. Appreciate the here and now.
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THE RICH TAPESTRY OF CONTEMPORARY LIFE
Acrylic collage on Cardboard 36cm x 24cm (SOLD)
Life is a multilayered matrix and can be a colourful experience.
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RUBY RED SLIPPERS
Acrylic on Board 26cm x 18cm (SOLD)
This iconographic painting pertains to storylines and how they can reframe our identity and beliefs
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YES
Acrylic on Board 15cm x 30cm (SOLD
A statement on the fork in the road when it came to voting in Australia’s 2017 Marriage Equality Bill.