My work is driven by a fascination with change—the constant evolution of our world and the shifting perspectives within our own understanding. Having moved between continents and transitioned through several careers, I have experienced firsthand how a change in environment alters one's perception.

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This interest is rooted in my background in agriculture, where I spent years observing the full lifecycle of the land—from the first shoots of growth to the ripening of grain and the harvesting of seeds for the next season. In this exhibition, I explore these inevitable cycles of renewal. My floral and bird-themed paintings celebrate this continuous flow, while my abstract landscapes and depictions of place look at how environments—both natural and urban—evolve over time.

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Living in Australia, I have realised that our relationship with any subject is deeply influenced by our individual backgrounds. As a migrant, I initially found certain cultural perspectives difficult to grasp. However, I discovered that by looking back at the history of a place, there is always an explanation for why things evolved as they did. What feels foreign to a newcomer is often deeply ingrained in the local heritage. I see these universal cycles of change as a language that connects us all, regardless of where we began our journey.

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To capture these layers of history and nature, I work with encaustic wax, a rare medium used for over 2,000 years. Encaustic is a demanding and volatile material that requires a rigorous balance of technical precision and the willingness to embrace the unexpected. Derived from the Greek enkaustikos, meaning "burnt in," the process involves fusing pigments and molten beeswax with heat. Because the wax hardens quickly, there is only a small window of time to manipulate the surface, making it a difficult medium to master. This specialised technique creates a unique depth and luminosity that cannot be replicated with other materials. By combining this age-old craft with contemporary methods like drawings, gilding, and oil paint, I create pieces that feel both timeless and modern, mirroring the very layers of life and change I seek to record.

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