Artist blog

This artist's blog covers everything from important news, artistic inspiration, and just general thoughts on life. My favourite topics of conversation are art history, greek mythology, gender equality and personal development. My writing has an arty, feminist spin because that's just the way I roll.

Dec 11, 20242 min read

Danae & Rapunzel: Two maidens locked in a tower

The myth of Danaë from Greek mythology and the later fairytale of Rapunzel, both center around women confined in a tower.

Nov 1, 20243 min read

Circe: Greek goddess of magic

Circe stands out as a multifaceted figure in Greek mythology as a goddess of magic and transformation.

Sep 29, 20244 min read

Off with her head! How Medusa lost her head and found her voice

Like many ancient stories, the legend of Medusa has been retold, reinterpreted and repurposed over time, including post the #metoo movement.

Jun 23, 20243 min read

New series |Contained|

My latest series of paintings is all about women who are either standing or sitting, crouched or squatting, folded and/or sleeping.

Sep 5, 20226 min read

The real Persephone

The story of Persephone is an interesting one because it isn’t really about her. She is merely a reflection of those around her, namely her

Nov 30, 20215 min read

Pandora and her jar

Pandora was made by the gods from clay, for the specific purpose of punishing mankind. Her fate was sealed the moment Zeus created her,

Sep 28, 20213 min read

Medusa as inspired by Klimt's Hygieia

My painting of Medusa is inspired by Klimt's Hygieia, as depicted in his painting of Medicine. She is the Greek goddess of health.

Sep 15, 20215 min read

The untold story of Medusa

While we all know of Medusa with her crown of snakes, less is known of how Medusa became Medusa. There are 2 origin stories from Greek Myths

Aug 28, 20216 min read

Fifty shades of pink (& what they mean)

Before we deep dive into my complicated relationship with the colour pink, let me take you on a short and interesting history.

Aug 16, 20213 min read

5 things you didn't know about Klimt

Klimt paintings are everywhere but not much is known about the artist. Here are five facts about Klimt that you'll find surprising.

Aug 11, 20212 min read

5 surprising facts about the colour pink

Pink is everywhere from home décor, clothing and packaging. But do you really know pink as well as you think?

Apr 10, 20205 min read

Art makes good books

If you’re looking for some good books to read this summer, here are my top 9 fiction books inspired by art.

Mar 8, 20195 min read

Why women have less superannuation and what you can do about it

Being an accountant, I can't help but be a super nerd. Currently women are retiring with 47% less superannuation than men. It’s no surprise.

Dec 12, 20184 min read

The case against rape

Laws were invented by men for men, to protect their property. They were not created to protect the rights of women, children and those witho

Apr 11, 20186 min read

Fairy tales transformed through the work of artists

Fairy tales excite our imagination and ignite our darkest fears. So it is was with high expectations that I visited the summer exhibition at

Aug 4, 20174 min read

Is the MCG a tribute to our patriarchal society?

Is the MCG a tribute to our patriarchal society? A brief history of women and the MCG.

Jul 18, 20175 min read

Welcome to the Gender Gap

t's hard to believe that in this day and age there still exist young, well-educated Australians who don't believe there is gender pay gap.

Jun 20, 20173 min read

How to survive without fashion

Franca Sozzaniwas was famously quoted as saying: I know a lot of people who buy fashion. know, perhaps, only two people who have style.

Mar 15, 20175 min read

My year of not buying clothes (so far)

Did you know that Australians are the world's second largest consumers of textiles, buying on average 27 kilograms of new clothing each year

Jan 31, 20176 min read

Defining the stages of a modern woman’s life

Klimt's depiction of Three Ages of Women encompasses Playful Child, Sexy Seductress, Good Mother and Wise Older Woman.