ARTIST STATEMENT:​

"I love painting figurative landscapes in an expressionistic style, with one constant aim: for each work to release a voice that soothes, inspires, and transforms. Deeply influenced by Van Gogh, I embrace his fusion of spirituality and expression, creating art rich in emotion and meaning; my work strives to reach the next level he envisioned. Similarly, I draw inspiration from the symbolic storytelling in many NGV masterpieces based on biblical narratives, shaping my own art to convey messages of hope and reconciliation—especially in the context of First Nations Australians. I see myself as a John Green supporting a William Barak in the tradition of Cooronderk, and now, in an era of full equality, where the lid on self-determination is coming off more fully, and a unified Australia is emerging. Like Van Gogh, who got some cues from the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood, I engineer every aspect of my art—color, texture, and form—not just to create beautiful works, but as a deliberate means to provoke thought, spark meaningful dialogue, foster empathy, contribute to nation-changing reform, and ultimately glorify God through Christ's redeeming work for all."​​​