I’ve always felt a deep connection to the land I grew up on. Surrounded by the bush in Gembrook, native Australian flora and fauna weren’t just scenery — they were my companions, my teachers, the quiet constants that shaped who I am. That relationship has never left me. It runs through every brushstroke, every canvas, every layer of paint.
That’s why I feel so honoured to have been invited by Metro Gallery — now Lennox Street Gallery — to present a solo exhibition of my latest series, Memories Take Flight. Having my work shown in such a respected space is something I don’t take lightly, and I’m grateful for the chance to share this collection in such a meaningful way.
The series includes twelve works that explore how memory forms, shifts, and fades. Memory is scattered, layered, sometimes sharp, sometimes blurred. Through mixed media layering, I’ve tried to capture that process — each layer covering parts of the one before, just as time and emotion can cloud what we remember.
Despite the chaos, there are moments of clarity. Detailed birds emerge across several works, cutting through the distortion. For me, they represent memories that remain true and vivid, no matter how much else is forgotten or altered.
Memories Take Flight is deeply personal. Messy, imperfect, yet bound by affection for the Australian landscape and the animals — both native and domestic — that have shaped my identity.
You can view the entire catalogue of works here and by contacting Metro Gallery.