Daydreaming
mixed media on canvas
65 × 65 cm
2026
The world around us shapes our inner world, and we, in turn, shape the world around us based on our internal experience. This artwork is a reflection of this process: a portrait of a figure sitting in their own dreamworld.
This piece is from a series of artworks that explore portraiture and dream-like imagery. I am inspired by people, the philosophy of mind and psychedelic experience.
With each piece, I want to tell a story that celebrates the mystery and strangeness of life and human experience, each with the tension between the real, the surreal and the abstract.
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This piece was created using oil paint and charcoal on canvas. The artwork is finished with cotton thread detailing. I tear up my canvases and bits of painting I make, and I stitch them together with my sewing machine.
My creative process is very playful, experimental and always evolving. I take images I think look good, of things I connect with and which have some poetic symbolism. I try a lot of combinations of images, colours and text to try and find balance in a composition. Many iterations and a continuing process of creating, layering and destroying images lead to the fragmented and fractured aesthetic of my works.
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This artwork comes in a wooden float frame. The canvas is left raw to give an unfinished look, reflecting that everyone's life is a work in progress.
If you would like to discuss framing options, please contact me.
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Please allow up to 4 weeks for postage/shipping. Most pieces are shipped within a few days and arrive in a week.
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If something doesn’t quite match what you are looking for or if you want an artwork to fit your space, there is an opportunity to create a custom piece. I am happy to work with a well-defined set of colours and ideas, or if you wish to provide photos of the subject for the piece. Similarly, even if you are not quite sure what you would like but are looking for a beautiful, unique and personal artwork, I would love to chat and work together to produce a commissioned piece. Get in touch for more information.