PROFILE

I was born in Singapore, lived in England for 12 years and in Hamilton, New Zealand since 1993.

I started painting in 1994 and it has become a significant part of my life. I have worked in water-colours, oils and acrylics. Since 2003, I have increasing used collage as a medium to express my ideas, enjoying in particular the challenge of creating something new from found objects. The element of serendipity in collages adds another dimension to the finished piece - a chanced discovery of an intriguing found object leads to an idea which then necessitates the hunt for other materials to complete the works is what makes collages so exciting to create.

My collages are either surreal or abstract. In the surreal pieces, I often use double entendres hence there is a strong element of surprise when the viewers discover the hidden meanings. Dadaism plays an influence in some of my pieces. My abstract pieces use form, colour or texture to create an overall sense of balance and proportion.

I exhibit regularly, both in group shows as well as in solo exhibitions. I have also participated in two virtual art exhibitions in Japan and Portugal. In 2004, my collage “Directions to Mondrian’s” was one of New Zealand’s contributions to the International Collage Exhibition in France. Another four of my works were part of an exhibition in Boston, USA alongside works from the International Museum of Collage, Mexico.

My works can be found in public collections in France and Mexico and in private collections in New Zealand, Australia, England, America, Canada, Singapore and Hong Kong

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