HELLO

A practice focused on portraiture as a vehicle for exploring emotion, relationships, and humour, situated within everyday life. Working in oil painting, incorporating elements of kitsch, distortion, and pop culture to create portraits that go beyond resemblance—seeking instead to express emotional resonance, performative identities, and the quiet absurdities of daily experience. 

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A driving force in the work is the intersection of humour and melancholy. This duality reflects personal experience  and informs the portrayal of the subject, often blending visual puns, wordplay, and cultural references with moments of emotional rawness. Aiming to create works that feel accessible, playful, yet carry subtle undercurrents of vulnerability and introspection.  

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Ultimately, the portraits aim to reflect not just the sitter, but a broader atmosphere—blending nostalgia, humour, performance, and truth.