I attack paint smothered car panels with grinding, sanding and fine carving tools to create 3D layered surfaces.

The colourful, automotive sculptures are polished or clear-coated as a final step.

Tattoo You

The thinly shaved and intricately carved surface is a nod to Indigenous tribal tattoos.

2015 | Reclaimed steel front guard | Ford Falcon FG | L 120 cm x H 80 cm x D 20 cm | Automotive paint +/- 50 layers
Wood carving tools | Orbital sander | Rotary tool | Manual wet sanding | High gloss 2-pack clearcoat

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Cross cut of canvas

Yarra River – First cut

Me in St Kilda studio

Yarra River – Work in progress

Yarra River – First Clear Coat