The Trait 2, 2007 – The painting depicts a cross-section of a tree, the age of which is reflected in the wood grain. Birth and early years are represented by the first years and death is represented by the actual exposed tree trunk. Within the wood grain there is a break or gap in the linework threading across the canvas illustrating a flaw or imperfection in the log. This characteristic trait is carried throughout life, not hindering growth but leaving its mark nevertheless. It is this flaw that makes the life unique.

Remain, 2006 – This painting depicts the cross-section of a log. Memory is represented by the tree’s age lines and the Present is depicted by the rim of bark. The distinct space between these two elements is the unreconciled yearning of what remains from our memories. This is the actual subject of this painting.

Tarmac, 2005 – My father had passed away a couple of years prior to completing this painting. He
suffered a heart attack at Sydney Airport as he was returning home to Albury. It was with some bitterness I imagined his last view of the world to be a desolate expanse of tarmac. The shadow of the landing steps gives indication of the painting’s context. There is no plane to complete his trip, however the steps can be read as the commencement of a metaphysical and lone voyage.