Melbourne, VIC, Australia
I work in the realm of stencil art, weaving threads of photorealism and urban commentary, my work is...
About the artist
Joined In 2018
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About the artist
Joined In 2018
(2 Followers)
I work in the realm of stencil art, weaving threads of photorealism and urban commentary, my work is a testament to the fusion of tradition and innovation.
Born in a small town in New Zealand in the early 80’s, I am a self taught Stencil Artist, Urban Photographer and Video Maker.
I began actively creating art and photography in 2006 with single layer stencils. Over the next few years my style evolved and took the form of a more photorealistic approach. Each piece emerges from meticulous craftsmanship, as I hand-cut stencils from paper, sometimes investing days in each layer. This labor-intensive process becomes a meditation on patience and precision, embodying my commitment to pushing the boundaries of photorealism within the stencil medium.
In 2008 I held my first solo exhibition at the Growroom Gallery in Auckland, which was a resounding success, and the following year moved to what was considered the stencil capital of the world, Melbourne, Australia.
The sprawling urban environment Melbourne provided became the inspiration for my work, and as I began to explore these new surroundings I also discovered my passion for capturing city life, and finding beauty in the mundane.
My thematic exploration is anchored in the urban l...
Self Taught
2024 - For The Deckade, Sorse Gallery
2024 - &Friends Group Show, Square and Friends
2019 - 12 x 12, The Stockroom Gallery
2019 - B-Side 3rd Birthday, B Side Gallery
2008 - Paper Cuts (SOLO), Growroom Gallery, Auckland.
Showed at the The Other Art Fair
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