People often ask me where my ideas come from, and the honest answer is: everywhere. I see inspiration in things most people wouldn’t look at twice. Colours, lines, reflections, tiny details — I take them all in without even trying. It’s just the way I’m wired.
The Urban World Is My Muse
When I’m walking through a city, I’m obsessed. I’m constantly scanning buildings, windows, corners, shadows — anything with shape or colour. Modern architecture is full of bold lines and glass that behaves like a living canvas. Reflections, especially, fascinate me because they hold stories layered inside each other. One glance, and there’s an entire world tucked inside a window.
I’ve trained my mind to break down what I see. A building becomes a pattern. A window becomes a story. Light becomes texture. I zoom in mentally until the ordinary transforms into something else entirely.
Small Details Spark Big Ideas
Some of my favourite pieces started from something tiny. The glass I was holding one day, for instance — I suddenly noticed the shapes and colours inside it, even the reflections created by the ice. From there, I built a whole tiny world using oil, ink, and leaves. That photograph ended up winning the ArtGemini Prize, which still makes me laugh because the idea came from such a simple moment.
That’s the whole point for me. Creativity doesn’t need grand gestures. Sometimes the magic sits inside a drinking glass.
Surreal Work Comes From Emotion
My surreal images are different. They come from my inner world — feelings, memories, “what if” questions I want to explore visually. They’re more personal, more emotional, almost like stepping into a dream. Those pieces feel like opening a door into another version of myself.
Recurring Motifs I’m Drawn To
I didn’t set out to have repeating themes, but certain things always pull me in:
- Architectural lines
- Strong colours
- Windows with hidden stories
- Reflections with layers inside layers
- Miniature scenes that feel otherworldly
These elements all share the same quality: they invite curiosity. They make people stop, wonder, and look again. That’s all I ever want — for someone to really see something.
What I Look for When I Create
Above all else, I look for anything unusual. Anything that pulls me in or feels slightly “off” in the best way. If something makes me pause, I know there’s something worth exploring. And if the light is right — especially sunlight — then I’m already buzzing with adrenaline.
Inspiration isn’t something I wait for. It’s something I notice. It’s everywhere. You just have to look closely enough.