Anouk and Kurulbrang - ORIGINAL PAINTING NFS reproduction copra oil refined with maceration

copra oil refined with maceration of fresh flowers from Tiare Tahiti

This painting is a celebration of the cultural diversity that makes up the vast population of Australia

Acrylic and mixed media collage on Tahitian cotton pareu print on canvas

Lester Prize portrait entry

Anouk and Kurulbrang - ORIGINAL PAINTING NFS reproduction copra oil refined with macerationThis portrait has been selected as a finalists in the 2023 Portia Geach Memorial Award NFS Acrylic on cotton on canvas 152 x 91cm Statement of Work In this portrait, I intertwine the journey of a mother and daughter as they stand at a transformative juncture. Anouk, on the brink of womanhood as her teenage years wane, becomes a canvas for dual narratives an exploration of her identity and my role in witnessing her growth. As both artist and mother,