I'm an Australian artist, specialising in marker and pencil drawings. For the last 2 years I have been solely producing works which are set in Japan. My artworks capture everyday scenes in an attempt to convey the Japanese phrase 'mono no aware' - which refers to the ephemeral, transitory nature of the world, evoking a greater appreciation for those things which are quick to disappear, such as cherry blossoms. The scenes I portray are fleeting moments in time, where the figures, objects and light will only be in that exact state for a moment, never to be repeated. Furthering this concept, some pieces represent a different month of the year, highlighting the passage of time through the seasons, or, a single night. The style I use is inspired by Studio Ghibli animation and traditional Japanese woodblock prints.
