About Spaced Art

Welcome!
As a mathematically-minded fan of astronomy, sci-fi, and the ever-shifting shades of nature, I enjoy creating alternate views of our world for people to think about. Sometimes there is whimsy, other times there is a socio-political focus. The idea of parallel universes is also very appealing, and I explore this by contrasting night and day, black and white versus colour, and mix up paints and photographs at random.

My current body of work uses elements from an extensive collection of photographs blended with parts of painted artworks. You may be able to spot various flora alongside dewdrops, building structures and props, weaving a story into each image. Friends have also happily obliged in posing for me!

I have exhibited in various places around the country and regularly create pieces for the seasonal exhibitions at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts in Wellington. Locally I exhibit at ConArt in Masterton, and Heart of Arts in Carterton.

You can also talk to me or follow me on Facebook.

The galleries below showcase the various media styles I enjoy working with and I have attempted to categorise these variations. I attempt to keep a surreal thread running throughout my art whether the subject matter is landscapes, nature vs technology, political and social, or just plain silliness!

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PHOTO COMPOSITIONS

Having collected a large number of photographs over the years, and haphazardly creating compositions, I exhibited some new photo composite works in the SOLO51 exhibition at the New Zealand Academy of Fine Arts in May 2023. I was able to let loose with a stream of surreal images, using photoshop to literally cut, paste, and merge images as well as segments of paintings together for a story. They were very well received and got people thinking, so I was spurred on to another body of work for a 2024 exhibition at SPACE Gallery in Whanganui.

I also entered some work in the International Photography Awards 2024, and received an Honorable Mention for Allysium Dreams.

So, the show goes on, and whilst I am still painting a little, I'm happier with the digital side of my work for now. I must also emphasise that this is all my own work, and no AI is being used. Perish the thought!

The SPACE Gallery exhibition can be seen by clicking this link: Space Studio Gallery

CENTREPIECES

As an avid jigsaw puzzler I was keen to incorporate some pieces in my art. This has evolved over the years and what you see here is now my standard popular version. Contrasting B&W with colour, or night and day, are my favourite options, but there's always room for more experimenting! COMMISSIONS are open for these artworks.

UNFOLDING VISIONS

As an amateur astronomer I enjoy observing the changes in the sky and the light; the shadows and the leaching of the colours as the day dips into the night. And then there are parallel worlds, right?

PLAYTIME

A variety of ideas, from cartoons to photographs, from pastels to paintings. Lots of playing with those quirky ideas that spring up out of the blue. Hope these make you smile :-)

OUTSIDE IN

The integration of photographs into a segment of a painting was an idea that came about from looking at views through the windows of derelict buildings. The later pieces combine drawings with photographs. "Earthbound", the planet within a koru, is a limited edition series of 50. These framed prints are 11x14", and the collection is nearing the finish.

ON THE ROCKS

"New Zealand on the Rocks" is a series of painted images photographed under water. Trying to paint sun ripples wasn't getting me anywhere fast and I decided to do a regular painting first then photograph it under the water, which worked perfectly in the right conditions. I started with Mt Maunganui in 2003 and finished with Castlepoint in 2014, and there are plans for more. The series has sold particularly well, and various companies have also asked for the images in greeting card format. The images are presented both in matt form and as postcards, and these are also shown below. ORDERS are processed regularly - contact me using the Contact Form below.