The present body of work explores the external world through sensations and prevailing moods; it is an expression or parody of the landscape. The paintings are abstract, devoid of any forms, they are the essence of the journey developed inside the studio with no reference to the real visual world. They are only sensations; mere memories of places which are fleeting, transient and ephemeral.
My paintings are not landscapes as such. It would be erroneous to suggest or locate any semblance to reality as this would distract from the essence of my intentions. I have tried to obliterate any form that has any reference to nature. There are no trees or rocks or sea, I am trying to capture the mood of the moment about the journey. Form has been completely jettisoned although some might try and find meaning through these references, which is natural as a starting point.
The body of work is not referential. The colours and the composition work to convey feelings. It is an attempt to break away from conventions. The colours chosen are arbitrary but important for the overall compositions to work and achieve the desired goals I have set myself: to produce a better picture, a more sublime image, to understand and come to terms with my world which I am trying to paint. I am to achieve something lyrical and something of beauty. I am trying to replicate the notion of beauty without any cultural baggage but rather one that is natural and instinctive.
“Coming into Adelaide”
“Beaumaris”
“Pinnacle of”
“Crows listening”
“Night Serenade”
“Searching for Anne”
“Rouge Belfry”
“Pineal”
“Homage to Ochre I”
“Homage to Ochre II”
“Homage to Ochre III”
“Chronicle”
“Illusion Green”
“Troubador”
