Background
Having worked as a professional architect, I tend to focus on the most
significant aspects of the job at hand and try to
assess what are the essential features of a visual experience, consequently I tend to
favour abstraction and minimalism . All unnecessary detail is
eliminated and only the important and significant is captured and emphasized.
Never compete with the camera
Technical perfection in reproducing what our eyes see is a similar process to a composer
trying to reproduce the natural sounds heard in Nature. As a visual
artist, I am only interested in
creating images which express my subjective response to places, feelings and try
to capture of ‘being there’.
Venture beyond the comfort zone
Many artists settle on a successful style and never move beyond this safe
comfort zone. All their work is much the same even when they introduce
small variations to the 'blueprint' they follow. I much prefer variety and revel in the
excitement of discovering new ways, accidents and untried techniques. I love experimenting with new approaches and
accept and make the best of unintended accidents.
The seduction of abstraction
Competent abstract artists use similar principles to composers of music --
balanced compositions, harmony, contrast, tension, counterpoint, colour, tone,
texture, rhythm and so on. Our objectives are the same:
create an interesting mood, arouse a feeling, stir some emotions.
Focus on the happy side of life
I love using bright, cheerful ‘Aussie’ colours and to express the thrill of
being alive. I concentrate on creating happy and cheerful images, that
give a pleasant sensation to the viewer.
As an artist my goal is achieved when
people tell me that my artworks speak to them, when my creations touch their
hearts and also lift their spirits.
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I aim to create
artworks which celebrate Nature, nurture the human spirit and
provide stimulation and enjoyment to our lives. I
believe that people need more than the simple
necessities of food, shelter and security.
We should also satisfy our intellectual curiosity,
fulfil our aspirations and
nurture our spiritual and emotional wellbeing.
So we need to rise above
the humdrum, the ordinary and the daily grind of survival. This is
where the arts provide a relief. Encounter with literature, music, theatre and
fine arts provides great opportunities if we want to satisfy our creative urges.
At the
same time we are rewarded with lasting enjoyment and satisfaction.
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