80 × 60cm Acrylic on wood
This portrait of my daughter, Hannah, captures a moment during a recent visit to London, the city she now calls home, and the one I left behind when I emigrated to Australia. Painted outside the house where she now lives, the work reflects a deeply personal mix of emotions: the quiet ache of distance and the enduring instinct to protect, balanced with pride and excitement for the life she is carving out on her own.
Using acrylic on a wooden panel, I’ve explored the interplay between color and absence. By inverting light and shadow, I invite the viewer to find form and emotion within a predominantly black surface. Vibrant hues are pulled forward—lifted from the darkness—to evoke a sense of resilience and possibility. Though nearly three-quarters of the painting is black, it pulses with energy and optimism. It’s a reminder that even in unfamiliar places, and through the tension of separation, light continues to emerge.
Acrylic on Wood
90 × 60cm
Painted for the 2025 Naked and Nude Art Prize
Acrylic on wood
1.2 m x 80cm
Acrylic on wood panel
1.2 meters x 80cm
60cm x 60cm (round) Acrylic on wood
My painting, “Lest We Forget,” is a poignant reflection on the often-overlooked issue of veteran homelessness. It portrays an ex-army veteran, once a symbol of strength and service, now sitting in an alley, holding a sign that reads, “Lest We Forget.” This juxtaposition captures the irony of a society that celebrates the bravery and sacrifice of its soldiers, yet often doesn’t see the challenges some of them face when they return home. The statistics are stark: close to 6,000 or 5.3% of Australia’s half a million current and former service
personnel experienced homelessness in the past year. This rate is nearly three times higher than that of the broader population. Behind these numbers are stories of individuals who have served their country with loyalty, respect, love of country, courage, and camaraderie, only to find themselves struggling to maintain employment, facing financial stress, and dealing with mental health issues upon their return. My artwork, created with acrylic paint on a round wooden panel, serves as a reminder that we must not forget our veterans who have helped us. It calls for our support and compassion, urging us to recognize the sacrifices they have made and the challenges they face. Through this painting, I hope to raise awareness about veteran homelessness and inspire action to address this pressing issue. It is my belief that by standing together
as a community, we can honor our veterans’ service and ensure that they are not forgotten or left behind.
60 x 60 Acrylic on wood
Acrylic on wood panel 60 × 60cm
A pair of weathered boots, once sturdy and proud, now rest on muddy ground, marked by the untold miles walked by those who served. Scuffed and scarred, they whisper stories of resilience, sacrifice, and the enduring human spirit. Who walked in them? What hardships did they endure? As the sun sets behind them, casting a golden glow across the earth, a new dawn emerges—symbolizing hope, renewal, and the legacy left behind.
This work pays homage to the soldiers of the Gallipoli Campaign, embodying loyalty, courage, and comradeship. The boots stand as silent witnesses to history, yet they also speak to the present—reminding us of our duty to honor their sacrifice and uphold the freedoms they fought for. Through this piece, I seek to capture both the weight of the past and the promise of the future, reflecting on the enduring impact of their journey
120cm x 90cm Acrylic on wood panel
60 x 60 Acrylic on wood
