Artist statement

I've always had an affinity for texture, fluidity and "non-traditional" art tools. It was no surprise to me, that the moment I came across the travelling iron and molten wax technique, it changed the direction of my art. 
 

The rigid iron and the interplay between the solid/molten state of the beeswax fascinates me. The flowing spontaneity of what the wax will do, gives me a sense that the medium is always one step ahead of me. 
 

Each luminous textured artwork is unique, governed only by the wax and its relationship with the heat, bold in colour and with as much texture as the work commands. 

 

You can read more about my art in the Aotearoa Artist - The New Zealand Artists Magazine (Series 9 Volume 1 Issue No.49 - Dec 2021 - Jan 2022) 

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I recently completed a series of works reflecting my interpretation of contemporary Kahu huruhuru (feather cloaks). Each wax feather was carefully created with molten wax applied with the iron and stylus tool. This was a time consuming, almost medative activity - replicating the painstaking weaving process intended to challenge colour palettes and allowing the observer to navigate the subtle balance between delicate and abstract. 

 

I am currently exploring the opposite of molten wax - cold wax.  A buttery soft medium made of beeswax and mixed with small amounts of solvent and resin, adding body, transparency and depth to the oil paints when layering. 
 

If you're interested to know more about the encaustic painting iron and molten wax or the cold wax technique, get in touch. I'm passionate about sharing the joy's of this medium in tailored workshops. 

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Art related course

Certificate of Art and Creativity (The Learning Connexion) Sep 2015 - Sep 2016

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