I’ve been painting a collection of tree ‘portraits’ into tiny silver dishes for a show with friends based on the loose theme of nostalgia. I chose which trees to paint based on anecdotes collected from family and friends about trees they remembered from childhood. Interestingly it seems we are quite sentimental about experiences & places, as well as objects from our past - I wanted to explore this idea by placing a memory of a tree inside these little heirlooms, to frame them and capture their preciousness.  

We chose the name ‘Rekindled’ for this exhibition, four of us have created artworks using paper, photography, stitching, drawing and painting - all with a delicate and contemporary aesthetic, while evoking times past. Coinciding with Sydney Craft Week - we have pushed our boundaries a little in terms of materials and process, and have looked to incorporate historic and personal elements into our works.

You are warmly invited to join us for drinks on the balcony from 2 - 4pm, this Saturday the 19th October, Upstairs at Saint Cloche Paddington. If you'd like to hear about our creative practice, please join us for Artist Talks preceding the drinks, at 1pm for an informal panel discussion facilitated by Robert Gerrish. Colleen Southwell, Jane Gerrish,

Samantha Mackie and I would love to welcome you to our show. 

Please let me know if you would like to receive a catalogue of 'Rekindled' artworks available for purchase.

I'm just finalising two exciting 'Accompanied Adventure' 2020 itineraries, coinciding with the colourful Alice Springs Beanie Festival in June, and Desert Mob in September.

Please email me if you would like to receive an itinerary, and first option to book.

As always, thank you for your continued interest in my artmaking.