Buller's Assistant (2013)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Buller the famous Ornithologist had an assistant Richard, who luckily had some different ideas regarding ecology.
Richard Henry (2010)
Height: 400mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Richard is inspired by the Real Richard Henry one of the founding fathers of the new Zealand Kakapo colony. Richard passed away this year. This sculpt is a concept piece for "The Antipodeans" project.
Of Unicorns and Virgins (2012)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Inspired by the Unicorn Tapestries, maybe the Unicorn is not simply a metaphor for virginity and purity, but more an image of the seductive and unattainable qualities of virginity.
Ernest (2011)
Height: 400mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
“Ernest” is also a new immigrant to the New Zealand colony, formally an accountant,he is newly rich and has had a new suit and coat commissioned for his new life, however money cannot buy taste!
A Deer Couple (2011)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Mr and Mrs Deer” step out for a stroll in the forest lane, and maybe a bit to eat at the local Coprosma cafe. Since moving to their new home in the colony of New Zealand they have thrived.
Madonna and Child (2013)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Takahe populations are dwindling, with approximately 200-300 birds predominantly located on offshore island reserves. Human intervention since their rediscovery has been the only way to advance to the population.
The Idea Generator (2009)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
The Idea Generator turns the handle day and night quietly churning out new idea's..
Red Cross Ruru (2011)
Height: 300mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Nurse is a Morepork, and part of the Red Cross. This piece is the second edition of a similar piece. Nurse has just caught a break to read a very personal touching letter.
Fleeting Moment (2013)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
One minute you see him, the next he is gone - did I really see that creature in the forest?.
Albert Fantail (2011)
Height: 350mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Albert Fantail has signed up for the first world war, and is off on a great adventure. He leaves behind his parents and many siblings for a grand and terrifying adventure.
Jane and Rochester (2012)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Inspired by Jane Eyre and the gender politics of the time. Through the use of unlike-able characters to lead the drama. Byronic character Rochester provides a nice departure from the insipid parlour suit men of the day.
Flyboy (2010)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Flyboy is a Gryphon gunner in the RAF Bomber Command. He is the first of a set of Bomber Command characters I am developing.
Marie Lambtoinette (2010)
Height: 450mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Marie Lambtoinette says "let them eat cake" but just not my cake!
Paul the Tui (2011)
Height: 300mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Paul theTui is another character from "The Antipodeans" Tui is the mob boss of the forest, he rules over the other birds- or at least he thinks he does.
A boy and his Gryphon (2011)
Height: 300mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
The Boy has been given the task of training the young Gryphons for saddle. He would rather be flying up in the sky with his brothers, than having to hang out with the babies.But with a bit or patience it will all pay off in the end.
Young Rider (2011)
Height: 550mm
Material: Super Sculpey, Acrylic paint.
Young Rider depicts the relationship between any green steed and their rider- the beginning trial eventually form into a lasting friendship.