This series comprises a range of figurative and portraiture works.  It includes some redheads as  growing up in Ireland as a redhead I was always embarrassed about my red hair and freckles.  Now I’m wise enough to know that being a redhead is something to celebrate and be proud of!

Crimson Chair I and II 

The Crimson Chair series I and II weaves together stories of everyday solitude, drawing the viewer into intimate spaces of introspection and stillness.  Crimson Chair II is a nod to my fabulous Sydney book clubbers.

Faith

This piece highlights life’s uncertainties and underscores the value of perseverance and self-belief.

Deep in Thought (SOLD)

Captures fleeting moments for solitary reflection.  Photo Reference:  Artist.

Sage (SOLD)

Our friend Sage who has made a brave transition to become the person he has always wanted to be.  Photo courtesy of Madelaine Hopkins.

The People I know (SOLD)

An abstract mixed media with under layers of storytelling.

Unleashed

Unleashed – .   ‘Unleashed’ draws on my experience in migrating to Australia from Ireland in 1990 and how I seized the opportunity to reinvent myself to build a newfound sense of self and confidence.

Keep Your Feet on the Ground and Keep Reaching for the Stars  NFS

Madelaine –  study of youngest daughter in profile. Photo:  artist.

In the Moment

Imaginary red head taking a break from the hectic pace of life and sneaking in a smoke in the bath.

Unlikely

This was part of the work I did during my Diploma of Visual Arts in 2024.  Unfortunately, the self-explanatory theme is still relevant today.

Mad Dogs and Englishmen 

This is my first and only digital artwork.

Swing for Two (SOLD)

This collage work is inspired by an old Victorian photograph of two young identical twins – most likely part of a circus act. Twins have always interested me due to their unique communication and inherent understanding of each other.

Visibility (SOLD) As we get older, many people feel they become invisible. The multiple layers highlight my complex, multi-faceted sense of identity, history and memories and my belief that we all have a purpose – even when we are older.
The ambiguity of the figurative suggestions and layered textures allows viewers to interpret the works in ways that relate to their own experiences of identity and evolution.

Frances (SOLD)  Frances Brown aged 21 was the seventh victim in the 1964 Jack the Stripper case and a key witness in the hearing of Stephen Ward in the Profumo Affair.