I have done many things. Traveled, lived and worked in many countries, experiencing the uniqueness of different ecosystems and cultural diversity.

Working in the health/rehabilitation sphere for many years taught me the value of maintaining body vitality and a clear contemplative mind. Creative ideas tend to circle around the topic of the

life-force{  }embodiment interface. It's the concept of unity. Us with plants, topography, symbols and colored atmospheres. I like to map how humans can re-configure their bodies and spaces to find equilibrium. To align more with the invisible mystical matrix. To preserve nature, raw and wild. Ultimately its about reclaiming and reinvigorating our bodies and spaces as a microcosm of the earth. In so doing we evoke the memory of the depth of our unity with nature.

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Training

2022-23 Immersion; Surface pattern design/Adobe Illustrator(Bonnie Christine USA).

2020     Cert. V Video Creation; UCOL, Palmerston North. NZ.

2015-2017  Master of Fine Arts (1st Class Honours), Massey University CoCA, Wellington.

2014     Cert; Colour and Design, ISCD Sydney.

2013 – 2014    Artist in Residence: Quixotica Centre of ceramic art, Cooroy, QLD.

2011-2012  Diploma of Visual Art (Distinction), TAFE, Sunshine Coast, Queensland.

2002 – 2007    Apprentice artist to George Boys; New Plymouth, NZ.

1990-1993  Graduate Diploma in Physiotherapy, Oswestry Shropshire,UK.

1980-1983  Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Anthropology and Geography, UC London.

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Exhibitions

2018   Immersive Space; British Museum, as part of the Royal Anthropological Institute conference Art, Materiality and Representation.

2017   Exposure; Graduation show, CoCA, Massey University, Wellington, NZ.

2016   First Symptoms; The Engine Room, CoCA, Massey University, Wellington, New Zealand.

2014  Interface; Quixotica Centre of Ceramic Art, Cooroy, Queensland, Australia, SOLO.

2012  Kaleidoscope; Graduation Show, TAFE Sunshine Coast (Lead Co-ordinator), Tewantin, QLD, Australia.

2011  Under the surface, Beneath the deep; Kari Gallery, Kenilworth, QLD, SOLO.

2010  Resurgam, Embiggen Art Space, Noosa, QLD, SOLO.

2009  Open Hearts, Hidden bones, Embiggen Art Space, Noosa, Queensland, SOLO.

2008  The Third Eye Project, Installation. The Old Smithy, Keri Keri, New Zealand, SOLO.

2007  Hat Face, Paintings, Taranaki Community Gallery, New Plymouth, NZ, SOLO.

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Work; published writing and employment

2022   Chapter in Anthology;PZ 77 ed. Simon Parker. Publisher Scryfa, Cornwall.

2020   IDEA Journal, USA; Binding Matters, Reflecting on the effectivity of a light projection.

2020   Journal of Interior Design; Transient Contingencies, Body as ecology.

2018   Govett Brewster Art Gallery. Information Officer and tour guide.

2018 Jan/Feb    Research assistant (PBRF verification). CoCA, Massey University, Wellington, NZ.

2015 – 2017      Rehabilitation Therapist @  Tiaki Physiotherapy and Pilates, Wellington, New Zealand.

2009 – 2014   Qi Gong teacher, Integrative body balancing;  Noosa, Queensland.                    

2001 – 2007      Founder and Director.LifeSync. Ltd, Physiotherapy Clinic and Pilates Studio,NZ.  

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