“I wanted to create a globe that celebrated the form and shape of Earth, without words, borders or definition of countries, leaving only the form of the land and water. I wanted to trigger an appreciation of the world as a whole. Earth is a special and unique place and it is clear that humans are having a significant influence on its health. My hope is that my work will motivate people to consider these issues.”
Biography
Ever since I can remember, I have held a fascination with maps, globes and exotic locations. As a child growing up in Auckland I would spend many hours looking through old National Geographic magazines and hunting down vintage tin globes, each one unique and full of inspiration.
My globes are created partly in response to these early treasures, and partly as a response to my struggle to find a sleek, modern globe. This, combined with my training as a traditional gilder and designer, first culminated in the creation of unique, handcrafted geographical hemisphere artworks.
Soon after, I began to create sculptural world globes. These elegant spheres spin effortlessly, while their sinuous lines and intricate gilded detail offer something new with each turn. The level of detail and accuracy in my pieces can only be achieved through many hours of crafting by a skilled artisan. The detail of the coastlines and islands is very precise and the end result is a unique and beautiful artwork, which over time will continue to patina and age as the land itself does.
Created in my Dunedin studio, my artworks are hand-made from spun aluminium, painted meticulously, and painstakingly hand-gilded. They are strikingly modern, technically slick and beautifully capture our Earth as a world unimpeded by the distraction of man-made borders and labels.
Gallery Representation
Art Box Gallery | Christchurch
Numerous pieces are also held in public and private collections around the world.
Highlights
2020 | Lockdown Auction - Artbay, Queenstown
2019 | Guest Artist at Scenic Hotel, Dunedin
2016 | Artist in the Terminal, Dunedin Airport
2012-2019 | Group Show - A Round Christmas - Gallery De Novo, Dunedin
2014 | Group Show ‘SOUTH’ - Southland Museum & Art Gallery
2014 | Finalist - Small Sculpture Prize - Waiheke Community Art Gallery
2013 | Finalist - Paramount Art Award - Nelson Art Expo
2009 | ‘Split Apple’ Stone Sculptor with Shane Woolridge, Arrowtown
2000 | Queenstown Flood Memorial - Competition Winner
Download a copy of my media release here.