Solo Exhibitions

2024

CITY TO COUNTRY – West Gippsland Arts Centre, Warragul, Victoria. 6th May – 2nd June 2024

A collection of urban & rural landscape paintings.

CITY TO COUNTRY takes the spectator on a journey exploring the parallels and differences between urban and rural settings. Some of the subjects are from Melbourne where I grew up, and others are from the Gippsland region, where I live now. I was born and raised in the suburb of South Oakleigh in Melbourne, but for the past 33 years I’ve lived in the country. My early years in Melbourne exploring the city left an impression on me, and this, together with a lifelong love of music, has informed much of my work. I’ve always been drawn to grungy structures with character such as weathered storefronts, music venues, alleyways, train stations and other unique buildings – places that most people would pass by without a second glance. Since moving to the country, I’ve found inspiration and many parallels with some of the buildings. Years later, as a painter, I’m finally able to capture these scenes, reveal their beauty, and give them life. I’m drawn to places with interesting histories, and I’m passionate about documenting them before they vanish.

FROM HOME TO HOME – Station Gallery, Yarragon, Victoria. 3rd – 28th April 2024

“From Home to Home” depicts the contrasts between Melbourne’s urban surroundings where I spent the first 25 years of my life, and the rural countryside where I have resided for the past 33 years. The structural paintings of buildings and urban scenes are detailed and complex while the rural scenes are less detailed and more immediate – a simple representation of my home environment and travels on the road. Grungy buildings, weathered storefronts, music venues and laneways which all left an imprint on me in my early years contrast with the peaceful surroundings, mountain views and winding roads of Gippsland and beyond. I have also discovered several buildings from the Gippsland region that bear similarities to Melbourne structures, and they are included in this exhibition.

TAKE A LOOK AROUND – Mr. Burch, McKinnon, Victoria. 1st – 28th March 2024

In this exhibition I invite visitors to “take a look around” and come on a journey through Melbourne and regional Victoria. The focus is on structures and buildings; some of the subjects are well-known Melbourne landmarks, while others are from Gippsland, where I live. All of these locations evoke memories for me and tell a story.

2022

“REAL LIFE” – Thin Slizzy, 115 Johnston Street, Collingwood, Victoria. 27th Oct – 23rd Nov 2022

The “Real Life” exhibition includes paintings of urban landscapes that explore some of my favourite places, and still life paintings focused on music-related objects. The collection includes some of Melbourne’s most iconic music venues, as well as other buildings and structures that catch my eye and tell a story. Musical instruments and vintage microphones are depicted in the still life paintings. Despite their reputation for making noise, when placed on an uncluttered background, these objects appear to be captured in a state of stillness, drawing attention to the objects themselves.

2022

“A SENSE OF PLACE” – Bendigo Bank, 282 Lygon St. Carlton, Victoria. 22nd Feb – 18th March, 2022

“A Sense of Place” explores the themes of location, structure, belonging and attachment Our sense of place is not only geographic- it can also be a feeling or perception, often determined by personal experiences and social interactions which in turn create memories and a sense of familiarity. The attachments we make to a particular place can even become part of our identity. Our sense of place was affected during COVID and continues to be affected as we are still experiencing restrictions, social distancing, and, for many of us, a different way of life. This exhibition explores some of my favourite places; places that I have loved spending time in which have created personal memories for me, and others that I look forward to visiting again.