Exploring the Liminal

There is a hidden rhythm to the Sydney coastline—a constant, ancient conversation between the persistence of the sandstone and the restless energy of the Pacific Ocean. To sit at this edge is to realise that the landscape is never static; it is a layering of shadows, salt spray, and the shifting velocity of the tide.

Today, I begin the fieldwork for Folio 01 | Sydney Coastal.

This journey is one of deep observation and discovery. I am not looking for a simple view, but for the moments where the wild world feels most alive—the way the afternoon light catches the grit of a rock pool, or the deep, translucent teal of a rising swell. I want to capture that sense of profound presence and bring it into the stillness of the interior.

My process is a slow one. It starts with walking, watching, and gathering the "found" textures of the shore. In my studio, the preparation is just as intentional. I select my tools and pigments to honour the mineral depth of the coast, ensuring that each mark I make carries the resonance of the place that inspired it.

The work begins in these quiet, salt-washed margins. I am seeking the point where the raw power of the elements meets a disciplined, minimalist beauty—distilling the vastness of the horizon into a single, enduring breath of colour and light.