From my artworks, you will notice a definite leaning towards surrealism. Nevertheless, I have made a conscious effort to explore all the different possibilities of the acrylic medium. I have no desire to establish and settle into one particular style but have made a personal commitment to keep pushing back the boundaries of my abilities and expand my repertoire of styles. Diversification is at the root of my artistic philosophy.
As a result of this commitment to diversifying, I began a few years ago to explore poetry as a medium of expression and have subsequently written much poetry. Several of the poems I have written are designed to accompany my paintings. I have always strongly believed in producing artworks which, while indulging my own creative passion, at the same time are of a standard which someone would appreciate hanging on one of their walls - images which can provide endless fascination for the owner and serve as a talking point for any guests who might visit.
During my first year in High School (standard 6 as it is referred to in South Africa, equivalent to 8th Grade in the States), I discovered the works of Salvidor Dali, Renee Magritte, Max Ernst, Joan Miro, and many other famous surrealists. I was immediately drawn to the dream-like and often macabre images, some of which had somewhat disturbing undertones. I also found fascinating the work of Bosch and Bruegel.
I found I was attracted to the works of Renee Magritte because of the inocuous and yet mysterious nature of his paintings. They were never really malevolent or ominous, and yet the strange and dream-like juxtaposition of apparently unrelated objects seemed to result in a clean and mathematical beauty.
In contrast, the works of Dali appealed to my darker senses, conjuring up images lying hidden in the depths of my subconscious.