Exhibition Venue Locations
All five venues across the Perth metropolitan area
All five venues across the Perth metropolitan area
I am an Australian portrait painter working within a realist tradition, focused on cultural identity, history, and place. My practice centres on portraiture as a means of representing underrepresented communities both locally and globally. Through careful observation and detail, I explore themes of race, politics, belonging, and lived experience across diverse social and geographic contexts.
I completed a Master's in Applied Design and Art at Curtin University, with a focus on photojournalism. My research thesis examined the conflict in Myanmar, grounding my practice in documentary observation and narrative image-making. I later undertook a degree in Education with a major in Visual Art. While my academic training established a strong foundation in visual communication and teaching, my photographic practice was shaped through apprenticeship with renowned French-Senegalese photographer and artist Mr. Bamba Surang, undertaken in Mauritius.
My early work in street photography developed from this foundation and has since evolved into a sustained focus on painted portraiture, built through independent study, observation, and long-term commitment to realist practice. Having lived and worked across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas, my practice has been shaped by direct engagement with a wide range of communities and contexts.
Across these experiences, I have observed recurring threads of inequality and resilience that transcend geography, particularly in relation to visibility and representation. My experience as an immigrant in Australia has also shaped my understanding of identity and belonging, creating a more layered awareness of what it means to be "Australian" both within Australia and in an international context.
Rather than idealising or simplifying, I aim to present subjects with clarity and honesty, inviting viewers into a direct and human exchange. At the core of my practice is a belief that portraiture can expand how we see one another — contributing to a more inclusive representation of contemporary Australia and beyond, and encouraging reflection on identity, belonging, and shared human experience.
Short works in motion — process, place, and practice.
Indian Freedom
Lewis Hamilton
Barack Obama
Abstract Cityscape
Indigenous Lady
Gandhi
Anthony Bourdain — Train
Actor Orange
Contemporary Lady Portrait
Lady Panther
Finding Our Way Home
Ady Fidelin — Paris
Nelson Mandela
A selection of work from across the world.
Photography from Australia coming soon.
A collection of original paintings exploring themes of social and economic inequality.
This body of work began with a simple question: Who is looking out for the marginalised members of our society?
My interest in inequality began by looking at the growing divide between wealth and opportunity globally. The more I investigated, the more I realised that this was not simply an issue affecting poorer nations or something happening elsewhere in the world. Inequality exists within some of the world's wealthiest and most developed societies, including Australia, and within India, the world's most populous country and largest democracy.
For this series, I chose to focus exclusively on Indian subjects. This was a deliberate and deeply personal decision. India is part of my heritage, and I wanted to examine inequality through a culture and history that I have a personal connection to. At the same time, the series has made me reflect on my own circumstances. I often think about the privilege I have inherited simply because my parents made the decision to immigrate to Australia. Their decision fundamentally changed the opportunities available to me and my family.
The scale of global inequality is difficult to ignore. Globally, the wealthiest 10% own around 75% of the world's wealth, while the bottom 50% own just 2%. The top 1% alone owns around one-third of global wealth. In India, the top 1% holds approximately 40% of the country's wealth, while the bottom 50% holds just 6.4%. In Australia, the top 1% holds approximately 23% of the nation's wealth, while the bottom half holds less than 5%.
These figures became the starting point for this exhibition, but the paintings are ultimately about people rather than statistics. By focusing on Indian faces, I am not attempting to represent all of India, nor suggest that inequality is uniquely Indian. Instead, India becomes the lens through which I explore a much larger human issue — how wealth, opportunity, circumstance and the decisions made before we are born can profoundly shape the lives we are given.
The Marginalised is an exhibition of original paintings — each work hand-painted in oils on canvas or board. It is not a photographic exhibition.
The visual language of this series represents a significant departure from my earlier work. My practice has often embraced bright, vibrant colour and a postmodernist sensibility. However, as I began developing this series, I felt that the subject demanded something more restrained.
After the first sketches, I gradually moved towards a pared-back aesthetic and predominantly monochromatic palette. I wanted to remove visual excess and allow the subject to carry the weight of the work. In a sense, this became part of the message itself: art does not need gilded frames, excessive decoration or visual extravagance to have impact.
I wanted these paintings to feel approachable. They are intended to draw the viewer in rather than overwhelm them, creating enough visual space to pause, consider and question. The simplicity of the palette allows the human presence within each portrait to become the focus.
This exhibition is not intended as an accusation or a condemnation of wealth. It is an invitation to consider what we do with the extraordinary circumstances of our own lives.
I consider myself incredibly fortunate to have been given the opportunities that came from my family's decision to immigrate to Australia. That privilege has also made me question how many people never receive the same opportunities — not because of a lack of ability or ambition, but because of the circumstances into which they are born.
Australia is an extraordinarily fortunate country. Many of us have access to security, education, healthcare, opportunity and freedoms that millions of people around the world can only dream of. My hope is that recognising this privilege can encourage a greater sense of responsibility — not guilt, but empathy, gratitude and action.
Through these portraits, I want to give visibility to people and communities who are too often overlooked. I want the viewer to look beyond the economic statistics and see the individual.
Ultimately, this exhibition asks us to consider a simple idea: If we are fortunate enough to have more, what responsibility do we have to those who have less? For me, art can be part of that conversation. It can make people stop, look, think — and perhaps see someone else's experience a little differently.
Exhibition merchandise — prints and products from the Marginalised paintings series.
Commissions, purchase enquiries, or just to say hello.
| Item | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|
| A4 Print | $15 | $30 |
| A3 Print | $20 | $40 |
| A2 Print | $30 | $55 |
| Original | $50–100 | Quote on request |
Prints are dispatched within 3–5 business days. Originals are shipped within 7–10 business days.
Returns accepted within 14 days of delivery. Items must be undamaged and in original packaging. Return shipping is the buyer's responsibility unless the item arrived damaged.
Contact us within 48 hours with photos. We will arrange a replacement or full refund including shipping.
Yes. Use the form above to describe what you're looking for — size, subject, colour palette — and I'll provide a quote and timeline.
310gsm Hahnemühle fine art paper using archival pigment inks. Each print is signed, numbered, and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
Yes. Every original and limited edition print comes with a signed certificate confirming title, medium, dimensions, edition number, and date.
Standard prints are always available in A4, A3, and A2 on archival paper. Limited editions are restricted to 25 per image — signed, numbered, with certificate. Once sold out, no more are produced.
Studio visits by appointment if you're local. Otherwise I'm happy to provide additional photos or arrange a video call.
Credit/debit cards via Stripe. For originals, bank transfer and payment plans are also available — just ask.
Launch Event · 3 October · 6:30pm–9:00pm
Thanks for RSVPing to the Launch Event. We look forward to seeing you on 3 October at Langley Park Pavillion.