This exhibition was held at Satellite Gallery in Auckland, New Zealand 2008. Inspiration for ‘Angels on the Sidelines’ came from the Victorian narrative painters (and Pre-Raphaelite painters) such as John William Waterhouse and John Everett Millais. Each painting in the exhibition comprises of a central female figure(s) encapsulated in an unfolding story. The narrative for the paintings evolved from developing the works using mood, symbolism, pose and gesture. Facial expressions embody enigma and distance; oftentimes, their poses remain static versus active.

Vanity. Oil on Canvas. 2007. 610mm w x 910mm h.

Meeting at the Pond. Oil on Canvas. 2007. 1010mm w x 550mm h.

Vanity. 2007. Oil on Canvas. 250mm w x 400mm h.

At the Window. (detail) 2007. Oil on Canvas.  550mm w x 1010mm h.

Alice. Oil on Canvas 2007. 610mm w x 910mm h.

Sea Breeze. (detail) 2007. Oil on Canvas.  550mm w x 1010mm h.