Based on a ‘shadows’ theme, this series aims to bring a refreshing simplicity and clarity to the canvas. I have enjoyed exploring the subtle graduation of colour, my preference for textured layers which I refer to as ‘codes’ continues and the finishing touch of crystals creates a new dimension to my work.

Having recently immersed myself in the study of Fine Arts at Lismore TAFE, this series is an integration of my newfound techniques and inspiration with my on-going passion of self exploration.

One night I woke to go to the bathroom. Sitting there, in my moment of private contemplation, I became fascinated by the beautiful pattern of shadow and light being caste across the floor by the passing full moon. I thought of my printmaking teacher and how pleased she would be that I was actually noticing the positive and negative design. I grabbed a canvas and traced it then and there. This became the first piece named ‘Opening’.

This work utilises shadows to depict aspects of consciousness. Moonlight, sunlight, and electric light flooding plants, trees and furniture, provided my subject matter. As the light source moved, so too did the shadow on the canvas. Searching the garden for a good shadow became a game, especially when I found myself trying to trace my own form. The outline of my big breast and small belly. Or was it small breast and big belly? The life of a shadow tracer can be perilous!

One of my favourites in this series is ‘Recognition’. I love the capture of the shadow of a fan through a window which I feel makes light of my own spiritual journey, being able to finally recognise oneself in the everyday ordinary. Most of these pieces also have crystals added to them which I feel brings a visual and vibrational enhancement. Why crystals? Well as they say here in Byron Bay… “It just felt right!”

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View the Shadows of Light series online