I am a painter who creates colourful acrylic artworks, largely semi-abstract creations. I am a mother and a GP registrar. Currently I am based in Canterbury, New Zealand and work four days a week at a General Practice clinic and the other three days with my family and painting. 

I was born and raised on the Chatham Islands and was very fortunate to have a very diverse upbringing. I have always loved art and have been creating things for as long as I remember. I started painting acrylic on canvas when I was 14, my Aunty Delwyn Lanauze, also an artist, would let me use her paint and canvas. She also supported my artistic journey.  

All of this led to a solo exhibition at the Christchurch’s Art Centre when I was 15. Over the years I have exhibited in group and solo exhibitions as well as painting commissions. I have attended a couple workshops over the years but largely my learning has been self-lead through experimenting. I have a lot more learning to do and cannot wait to see where it leads me and how my art will develop over time. 

I love to explore colour and create artwork that people feel a connection with. My aim is to create artwork that takes people to another dimension when they look at it, as well as noticing things they had not seen before despite looking at a piece daily.