My current practice ranges across experimental sculpture, photography, drawing and installations
involving vinyl graphics, acrylic media and electronic lighting. Works often utilise found and
reconfigured electronic objects with elements of text, graffiti or overheard conversations for
content. My subject matter varies considerably but often includes references to existential
anxiety, identity issues, global politics and the struggle of day-to-day life; I have lumped this
line of exploration under the broader series entitled 'The problem/s of consciousness'.
I graduated in 2002 with a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Distinction) and have worked and exhibited
regularly since 2000. Architectural and site-specific commissions are welcome, as are group show
proposals and collaborations with other artists.
Some images of my work are pictured below, there are more to come when time permits.
Pan-Demonium
3 Sept - 9 Oct 2009
The AC Institute [Direct Chapel]
547 West 27th St, 5th Floor
New York, USA.
Pan-Demonium is a group show curated by Gillian Whitely (aka bricolagekitchen) that brings together an "assembled cacaphony of over 50 contemporary artistic responses and global voices... in a panorama of sound, text, visual and moving imagery, celebrating the affective power of disorder and noise.
Exhibition brochure (209Kb pdf).
My work for this show was sound piece made in collaboration with Anika Walker.
Title: Non-compliant electrical device No's 8, 9 and 10.
Materials: Found illuminated signs, vinyl, acrylic, plus soundtrack. Pictured installed at Refinery Art Space, Nelson, as part of a group exhibition called 'Illuminati' June 21-July 17, 2009. Artist's collection.
Private commission: Geometric landscape (2008)
Illuminated sign, vinyl, acrylic. 1350w x 1000h x 100d mm.
Private collection.
Non-compliant electrical appliance No.7 (2008)
Found fluorescent light fitting, vinyl, bricks. Dimensions variable.
Pictured installed at Refinery Art Space, Nelson, as part of a group sculpture exhibition held to
celebrate the relaunch of the gallery and the completion of the sculpture garden. Artist's
collection.
Who needs a reason? (2006)
Fluorescent lights, wire, electrical components. Dimensions variable.
Pictured installed at the Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson, where it was part of a group show
called 'Reasons for Being' Dec 16 2006 - Feb 18 2007. Private collection.
Keeping Busy? (I work therefore I am) 2006.
Recycled retail illuminated sign, digital print on vinyl, fluorescent lights. 3000w x 640h x 300d
mm.
Shown installed at the Suter Te Aratoi o Whakatu, Nelson, where it was exhibited as part of a group
show called 'Undercurrent' May 9 - June 6, 2006. Artist's collection.
Untitled (2003). Installation View
6 pieces. Wood, vinyl, fluorescent lights, electrics. 700w x 220h x 110d mm each.
Shown installed at Gallery 203, Nelson, where it was part of a digital art exhibition called 'No Res' with Alex Ensor and Dean Raybould, 2003. Private collections.