That Added Touch 2012
Enticing Palate Tempters
I have drawn my material for a rich variety of delectable treats inspired by well designed food that is both structurally enticing and textually evocative. My work celebrates the visual appeal of food presentation and the gastronomic beauty of extravagant cakes the world over.
Through my use of tapestry weaving and machine embroidery, I communicate both the bold and the delicate. My work also aims to encompass the architectural grandeur and the sensual nature of decorative cakes.
This work includes a series of woven tapestries and machine embroideries drawing on my time spent in New York City in 2013. The experience of spending a few weeks in New York fuelled a great desire to interpret the texture of this teeming city with bold colours of woven wool and the intricate meanderings of machine embroidery stitches.
I also undertook an intensive 'plein air,' painting workshop at the New York Studio School. The workshop, located at Old Westbury Gardens on Long Island created an intense contrast to the teeming metropolis and became my sanctuary. My oil paintings were further developed into finely detailed tapestries and embroideries.
Made in New York 2016
Hustle, Bustle......and Sanctuary

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 22cm x 42cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 24cm x 18cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 42cm x 22cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 42cm x 22cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 18cm x 18cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 22cm x 62cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 42cm x 22cm SOLD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 24cm x 18cm $495.00 AUD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 22cm x 42cm $550.00 AUD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 24cm x 18cm $495.00 AUD

2012, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 42cm x 22cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm $400.00 AUD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

2012, Machine Embroidery, embroidery thread, 28cm x 40cm SOLD

Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 13cm x 13cm $450.00

Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 13cm x 13cm SOLD

Woven Tapestry 100% Pure Wool 60cm x 30cm SOLD

Woven Tapestry 100% Pure Wool 60cm x 30cm SOLD

2016, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 13 x 13cm SOLD

2016, Woven Tapestry, 100% Pure Wool, 13cm x 13cm SOLD

Woven Tapestry 100% Pure Wool 13cm x 13cm SOLD

Woven Tapestry 100% Pure Wool, 13cm x 13cm $450.00 AUD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread 29cm x 21cm SOLD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread, 21cm x 29cm SOLD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread, 21cm x 29cm SOLD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread, 21cm x 29cm SOLD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread, 21cm x 29cm SOLD

Machine Embroidery on canvas, embroidery thread, 21cm x 29cm SOLD