“Untitled”
Sculpture by the Bay 2024
Dunsborough, WA
BC Dross
Sculptures by the Sea 2022
Cottesloe, WA
Height: 500mm
Length: 1340mm
Depth: 500mm
Material:
Jesmonite
Axolotl Metal Treatment
Discarded ancient-looking amphorae emerge on the beach like a time-traveling message from ancient times reminding us of our persistent throw-away societies.
FIRE SPIRIT
Koolinup Emergency Centre
Cockie Bend, Collie WA
Height: 3000mm
Width: 1300mm
Material:
Jesmonite
Axolotl Corten Steel Treatment
Spirit Fire reflects the imposing nature of the swirling dynamic of fire and how its devastation unlocks the seeds of renewal and regeneration. The direction and 3D form echo the impermanent motion of fire with the positive and the negative spaces speak of the different intensities of flames. I want this sculpture to be eminently relatable and to clearly signpost the Koolinup Emergency Services Centre.
SPIRIT WATER
Koolinup Emergency Centre
Cockie Bend, Collie WA
Height: 630mm
Length: 1100mm
Depth: 35mm
Materials:
Frame - Jarrah – curly
Jarrah veneers
Jarrah veneers – ebonised
A stylised depiction of the Collie River meandering through the townscape; an elegant illustration of the soothing influence of water on the landscape and its rejuvenation of life after fire.
This piece speaks of the movement of water through the land, delivery by rain, then the slow meander in the river returning to the sea, the source.
Water Spirit mimics the flow of the river through the landscape – a black meander caused by the tannin in the water; the teardrops have a directional flow on either side of the river, evoking the idea of water being in constant movement. The river talks of the water spirits journey from the sea and its return by the river and transpiration from the trees and bush: the river – a common thread of life for all.
Both in the river and transpiration by the trees, the perfect cycle of renewal, regeneration and sustainability.
Height: 870mm
Length: 1400mm
Depth: 1000mm
Material:
Marri (laminated) eucalyptus calophylla
Wheatbelt Mallee
Highlighting the eternal natural cycles found within the Southwest region, the sculptural works create tactile experiences and moments of interaction through expressions of repetition, rhythm, and geometry encouraging exploration and connection. The dynamic visual dialogue created showcases the intricate balance between the forces of these cycles.
FIRE SPIRIT
INTERCONTINENTAL HOTEL PERTH
815 Hay Street
Perth, Western Australia 6000
(Concierge Area)
Height: 2000mm
Width: Top 350mm, Bottom 450mm
Timber: Sheoak (Casuarina fraseriana)
This sculpture represents the warmth of the day, brought within, as we watch, mesmerised by the wild flicking dance of the flames casting long shadows and feel the radiant warmth. This is the ambiance of the hotel, a warm and inviting place to feel comfortable.
KIDSAFE WA
Lot 6 (#140) Railway Parade
West Leederville, Western Australia 6007
Height: 2000mm
Width: 450mm
Material:
316 Stainless Steel
Dulux Super Enamel Oil Based Paint
1000mm High 316 grade stainless steel rod
The design utilises the central aspect of the Kidsafe WA logo, the ‘I’, which is representational of a mother holding a baby. By utilising this element, the design symbolises the supportive and protective work that Kidsafe WA undertakes on a daily basis for the WA community. In addition, the use of the Kidsafe WA organisational colours adds life and interest to the design, making it into much more than just the symbol itself. Finally, the incorporation of the natural elements (the breeze) into the design in order to create movement will fascinate visitors to the centre, as they watch the colours spin around. The sculpture is positioned on a single 1 m high stainless steel rod/bar.