1). Let’s start at the beginning of your journey. What was the catalyst, that moment that made you pursue art (either personally or professionally or both)?
Before my days in London, I grew up in regional Australia—a place largely devoid of creativity and culture. As a creative child, I desperately tried to relate, but it was evident from a very young age that I was a square peg in a round hole. One birthday, my mother gifted me a book on drawing, and I was immediately spellbound. I became obsessed with learning and practising realism art. This passion helped me survive in that environment until I was old enough to move to the city. Fast forward to the pandemic in 2020, when I used the time and space to reevaluate my life. I rented a small studio and spent months experimenting, eventually developing my now-recognisable style. After publishing my first piece, Orange Ebby, online, I was invited to participate in a group exhibition in London. That show helped me realise I had a fully formed artistic style and was fortunate that it resonated with collectors.
2). What inspires you to paint and create?
Creating is something I feel compelled to do. I believe life itself is inspiration. I could sit in a dark room, deprived of all sensory input, and still find myself exploring ideas from psychology and philosophy—concepts that shape the human experience yet remain largely unexplored by most. Big ideas like secrecy, objectification, or intention fascinate me. I dissect these concepts by asking how they are constructed, how they manifest in our lives, and how they might be expressed figuratively.
3). What inspires you to paint a particular piece?
Colour is my primary source of inspiration for a new artwork. For example, I was inspired to create The Face of Intention after exploring the concept of intention, particularly the psychological space between intentions of pain or pleasure. I asked myself: if primal intention were a colour, what would it be? Intense magenta flooded my mind and canvas—a representation of the blood rushing to our body’s fight, flight, or pleasure hotspots.
I use bold colours intentionally to command space and capture the viewer’s attention. My palettes are informed by colour psychology and the emotional resonance of each hue.
4). Are there any movements, styles, or artists that have and/or continue to impact your work?
I think it’s evident to most art lovers that Abstract Expressionism and Cubism have influenced my signature style. However, the less obvious yet most profound influence is the Colour Field movement. Artists like Rothko and others from this movement explored the power of colour in a way that resonates deeply with me. I see colour as an emotional language that speaks directly to the subconscious.
5). Where has your journey, thus far, taken you?
I’m honoured that my art resonates with collectors, curators, and art lovers worldwide. I’ve been fortunate to exhibit my work in Berlin, Brussels, Cape Town, London, Milan, New York, and Paris. Travel is my second passion after art, so having my work take me around the globe feels like a blessing.
Some highlights include an outdoor public group exhibition in Times Square, New York, where our artworks were displayed on the iconic billboards. But if I’m honest, my favourite exhibitions are those closer to home in the UK or Europe, where my dog, Freyja, can join and steal the show. She’s become a regular fixture on the contemporary art scene!
6). Can you please speak on your different collections—both past and present?
This is a pivotal moment in my practice. I’m in the late stages of developing a new artistic direction that departs from my signature abstract figurative oil paintings and pushes my exploration of colour in an avant-garde way. But let me rewind a bit.
Early in my career, I focused on figurative realism pieces in graphite and charcoal on paper. It wasn’t until the COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 that I developed my current signature collection of abstract figurative oil paintings on canvas.
Now, five years later, I’m doubling down on colour and abstraction, challenging myself to communicate meaning—those big, abstract concepts I mentioned earlier—using only colour and light. I’m developing a new body of work that abandons form and line entirely. To achieve this, I’m working with ultra-contemporary materials, such as resin on mirrored surfaces like stainless steel. I dye the resin with alcohol inks, creating semi-transparent layers of colour that interact dynamically with light. The result is a visually dimensional, optically mixed colour field that embodies the concepts. I’m incredibly excited about this shift and the new possibilities it opens up.
7). Can you describe for our readers what it is like to prepare for and mount an exhibition?
I love exhibitions but preparing and delivering a successful one can be stressful. Contrary to what many people imagine, it’s not all sipping champagne and having deep conversations about art. It involves working to tight deadlines, collaborating with curators to create a cohesive theme, and designing the best way to present the artworks to convey that theme. Sometimes, even as the artist, you have to roll up your sleeves and do some physical labour. For example, in Dubai, I spent five hours the night before the opening party installing artworks because the curators needed help. It’s always worth it on opening night, though, when you get to speak to people who love your art.
8). Can you please share with us one or two cool or fun or unique anecdotes from either your personal or professional life as an artist?
One thing many people don’t know about me is that I’m an avid traveller. I’ve visited 68 countries, including every single country on the European continent. This profoundly impacts my work, as it allows me to view the human condition through a culturally diverse lens.
I’m also the proud father of a gorgeous little dachshund named Freyja. She’s a fixture in the London art world and regularly attends exhibitions with me. In fact, she has more Instagram followers than I do! Her handle is @dachshund_goddess_freyja.
9). Please speak on the background of the piece that you have selected to be featured in the piece.
The Face of Intention is one of my most exciting recent pieces. It pulses with raw energy and yearning, giving form and personality to the concept of primal intention. What is intention? Beyond the rational, intention is an idea that directs thought and moves flesh. Even when unspoken, every cell in our body understands it. Whether the intention is pain or pleasure, it manifests in similar ways. When an intention is set, it creates a connection between the holder and the focus—a twinkle in the eye, an increased heart rate, or an uneasy sense of being prey.
The figure stands in a skin-tingling bath of warm yellow light, radiating visual and emotional warmth. Its commanding stance, with the head turned, captures the tense moment when eyes lock and an intention is set. It’s the moment before intention becomes action, filled with anticipation and a yearning to understand what’s next.
The figure is constructed with hard-edged geometric shapes, creating a powerful form capable of fulfilling any intention.
