ORIGINAL PAINTINGS

Trouble in Paradise

200cm by 150cm Oil on canvas (diptych)

This work focuses on the moment of change, the chaos it causes, and the transformation inherent in that upheaval. “Trouble in Paradise” is a version of the Paradise myth, and was intended as an homage to  summer. But after much reworking, it has ended up depicting  the natural conclusion of a state in perfection.

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Time, times and half a time

200cm x 100 cm diptych

"Time, times, and half a time" is a biblical reference, primarily from the books of Daniel and Revelation, that represents a period of three and a half years. This phrase is a symbolic representation of time, where "a time" equals one year, "times" equals two years, and "half a time" is half a year. This 3.5-year period is often associated with intense persecution, and is seen as a period of divine protection and ultimate deliverance.

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Hell, but smaller

300 x 150 Oil on paper

My personal take on the horrendous story of the Raft of the Medusa, referencing the composition by Gericault

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Hustle

Oil on paper, 1070 x 1080 cm.

A painting of stallholders at the Newtown Festival. A slice of abundant life, emphasising light and pattern.

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Self-portrait as a young man

45 x 60

A deconstruction of Rembrandt's self portrait

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The Moirai

100 x 100 cm

In the Myth Er, written by Plato, the Fates operate a spindle; a crucial mechanism for the order of the universe and the souls' journey through reincarnation. It concludes with souls choosing their next lives, emphasising personal accountability, and the importance of virtue and wisdom for a good future. This painting represents the Moirai, as they spin, measure, and cut the thread of life. They embody the predetermined and unavoidable nature of destiny, controlling the life and death of every mortal and God from their birth to their end.

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The Moirai (variation)

400 x 400 cm

A small hand painted version of a previous composition.

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Pulse

120cm by 120cm, Oil on canvas

The heart of a family, joining together to overcome suffering

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Fall Out (variation)

400 by 400 unframed (optional)

A small hand pained version of an original composion, in an autumnal palette

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Fall out

200 cm by 162 cm. Oil on paper.

Storms and tornados are my symbol for gthe cycle of perpetual change, and the chaos it brings. They are a recurring theme in my work, and this painting is based around retribution, the weighing up, and living out the consequences of one's actions.

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Ophelia

1500 x 100 cm

This painting describes the uncanny connection between sleep and death. Referencing Millais' painting of the same name, but using my own model and symbolism.

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Reckoning

120 x 120cm

The times of summing up what has gone before.

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Tourniquet

120 x 1120 cm

The good things

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Just a song

120 x 120

A moment in time

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Damned if you do...

150cm by 100cm, oil on canvas

The Adam and Eve narrative presents a tension between free will and fate, where their free choice to disobey God led to the concept of original sin. Eating the forbidden fruit was an exercise of free will,  and brought spiritual death and sin upon humanity.

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Vicissitudes

120 x 120 cm Oil on Canvas

The myth of Icarus tells of a brilliant craftsman, Daedalus, who creates wings of feathers and wax for himself and his son Icarus, to escape King Minos's imprisonment on Crete. Daedalus warns Icarus not to fly too high, but Icarus soars too close to the sun, melting the wax and causing him to drown. in the sea below. This myth serves as a cautionary tale about hubris and defying the wisdom of elders.

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Departure Point

120 x 120cm Oil on canvas

The hero's journey starting, as all good epics do,  in Cuba Street!

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Still life with Magnolia

120 x 120 cm Oil on canvas

An early painting which attempts to capture a sense of motionand time passing, in paint. This piece won a Merit prize at the Molly Morpeth Canaday Award. The model is writer, Sugar Magnolia Wilson.

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