Standalone

Standalone
2026
Waterbased Oils, Oil Pastel, Acrylic
60 x 121cm

“Standalone” was created during my time on Macleay Island,
inspired by a quiet moment spent walking along the water
with my family. During that walk, I came across a single tree
standing apart from the others, illuminated by the afternoon sun.
Something about its presence immediately drew my attention. I
became fascinated by the textures and colours that defined this
solitary form. How the greys of the trunk blended into deep black
bark that peeled away from the stump and branches, revealing
layers of age and resilience. Sunlight filtered through the limbs,
catching the edges of the tree and intensifying the blue hues of
the sky behind it. In that moment, the tree felt both grounded
and luminous, quietly commanding the landscape around it
“Standalone” reflects the experience of noticing, the importance
of pausing long enough for an ordinary scene to reveal its quiet
beauty.