“Art is a continuous journey in an attempt to discover the unexpected. As a landscape painter living in Western Australia, it is impossible not to be affected by the fierce light, intense colour, immense space and endless horizons of this extraordinary and varied landscape.

Through filtered memory I reassemble a range of images carefully striking a balance between realism and abstraction.

A constant throughout my work is the strictly parallel horizon line. Experience gained from flights over the landscape, and journeys inland enables me to approach the landscape from two points of view – the illusion of distance beyond the horizon, in contrast to the aerial view of the solid field-like frontality of the landscape below the horizon line. This duality is essential to my visual approach.

The addition of elements of light at a certain time of day, clouds, shadows, dust, rain, wind or mist add atmosphere and mood to the works and are an integral part of my imagery.

Over the years, the privilege of retrospection has enabled me to rediscover and evolve anew, iconic images from previous periods.

They fall into 4 distinct groups: Earth, Air, Fire and Water – essential elements necessary for the regeneration of the environment, unique to this part of the world."

Q & A:

What is the title & author of your favourite Book? The Noise of Time by Julian Barnes

Where was your most memorable vacation? Tuscany

What is your favourite -Song or Band or Musical Genre? J S Bach, Arvo Párt, Miles Davis, Sarah Hopkins

What is your favourite quote? “This is no way to live” - on Gravestone of Groucho Marx

Who is the Artist who inspires you most? Monet, Diebenkorn, Fred Williams

Who is the one person you would love to have dinner with in the whole universe? Primo Levi – author

What would be your greatest accomplishment? To create a masterpiece as a painter.

What was your most random impulse purchase? An expensive pair of white sneakers

Where did you grow up? Johannesburg, South Africa

What always makes you laugh? The ‘Yes Minister’ TV series