Ralph Hotere once said, "No object and certainly no painting, is seen in the same way by everyone, yet most people want an unmistakable meaning which is accessible to all in a work of art" (1973). He continues, "It is the spectator which provokes the change and meanings in these works."..."The words and forms within the paintings should be sufficient for the audience without the need for critical or theoretical intervention"

To some extent I agree. My works don't need any explanation as to their meanings because often their meaning is right there in front of you - be it with the form or even as blatant as the words across the canvas.

I am a Lower Hutt painter working out of home. I exhibit only a few times a year due to lack of time with the other things in my life.

I'm currently working through a couple of series. One is my Black cube series which is a body of work focussed around direct drawing of the landscape, with a heavy influence of the Maori language and New Zealand.
The other body of work is a return to the old way of painting I used to do, looking still and landscapes but in a more realistic sense.

If you would like to purchase a piece, please contact me via the contacts page. Likewise if you would like me to paint a commission, arrangements can be made.