Based in Melbourne, Australia, I am a multidisciplinary artist working across surrealist framed oil paintings, tattooing, insect taxidermy and, more recently, street art. My oil paintings explore portraits, insects, Christian symbolism, and objects that represent light, faith, and spiritual meaning.

Insects have become a significant part of my practice. They are one of the most abundant and diverse groups of animals on Earth, comprising around 75% of all animal species that have been scientifically named. I am fascinated by how insects exist almost everywhere around us, yet when the average person encounters one unexpectedly in everyday life, they can become wary, cautious, fascinated, or even stunned. This response has become a metaphor for the way I understand humanity’s relationship with God. God is everywhere, yet often unseen; when people are confronted with the reality or idea of Him, they can experience a similar sense of awe, uncertainty, discomfort, or wonder. Through insects, I explore this tension between something being constantly present and the profound reaction that can occur when we suddenly become aware of it.

God has healed me both physically and mentally, and He has also gifted me with the ability to create. Because of this, I feel called to remain in relationship with my Creator and to create alongside Him. Through my work, I hope to share the message that joy, peace, and hope can be found within each of us through our relationship with God.

My sketches begin through prayer and gradually evolve as I paint, allowing space for what I feel God is speaking to me throughout the process. During a painting, I often experience a recurring word or phrase circulating through my mind. This becomes the starting point for the meaning of the work, leading me into a deeper period of meditation and contemplation on its subject matter.

My practice often becomes a kind of push and pull. There are moments when I feel strongly compelled to include something that I initially resist or put off, only to eventually understand that the painting is not entirely mine and that I do not have to carry every creative decision myself. At times, I do not fully understand what a painting is about until I am nearing its completion. As I meditate on the word, imagery, and subject matter that have emerged throughout the process, the meaning gradually reveals itself to me.

Throughout this practice, my goal is to create artwork that evokes a sense of peace and safety, reflecting the love of our Creator and inviting the viewer into a moment of quiet contemplation.