I never
tire of the fascinating energy that emanates from this land. Whether
from a bird's eye view or a trek, I enthuse about the ocean's changing
colours, the landforms or the "outback" tints of rocks and soil. The
country vibrates with colour and power.
The interplay between
water and land is particularly splendid. Regardless of whether I am
revisiting places where the colours change throughout the days and
seasons, or seeing something new, my idea of painting is to enjoy the
search for new ideas and mental images. I paint both realistically and
impressionistically - without adhering to one style because nothing
ever stays still. Everything in life changes. Our bodies regenerate,
the environment is in flux, all matter is in constant transformation.
This, I perceive, has to be reflected in artistic development.
It
is a transformative evolution that entails extending from the present
status quo to expanding and modifying, making a difference. It is key
to wider mental and physical horizons. These are like a paradigm from
which new knowledge is generated, leading to more artistic vistas - a
new paradigm.
Over the past decades I have exhibited in most
states of Australia, as well as in the USA and Spain. My paintings
hang in Thailand, India, Hongkong, Norway, Switzerland, Germany,
Canada, the USA and the Philipines.
In July 2009 my 23rd solo
exhibition, titled "A Terrific Country - a story from Purnulullu to
Perth" - reflects my feelings about this magnificently beautiful
continent, which I have toured several times from coast to coast since
arriving in Australia in 1993.
My next exhibition, "Random Acts of Creativity", is at the Fitzroy Library in Melbourne from 6 Oct - 6 Dec 2009.
The works on this web site are just a few of many: viewing can be arranged via the address on the Contact page.
