As a rule of thumb, just when you think you're done, you're actually about five iterations away.
About
Hello!
I'm a Melbourne-based 3D artist. I enjoy blending reality and imagination : )
Prior to pursuing a career in the creative industry, I was a qualitative researcher and taught undergraduate business subjects at Swinburne University of Technology.
Projects
Branding for Mix & Mesh (this was one of the retro quirky tech concepts I had in mind).
With a background in marketing and a passion for 3D modelling, I saw an opportunity to help businesses engage their audiences by using 3D visuals to effectively showcase their products. I hope to work on innovative projects and create unique solutions through meaningful, long-term collaborations : )
Side Projects
I also run a side hustle selling art prints and postcards etc. (now available via my Etsy and in-store at Haiku Future in Camberwell, Victoria).
I've decided that Blender's default cube needs some love. Instead of just deleting it, I wonder how many things I can actually create with it. And well, the possibilities are just endless! Currently I'm up to number 54...
This is a creative endeavour aimed at revitalising historical records linked to early Chinese immigrants in Australia. By harnessing the power of digital media, this project aspires to reimagine the lived- experiences of Chinese settlers through a series of 3D visuals based on historical photographs and other archival materials.
Digital Collages
Digital illustrations
Exhibitions
The Kawaii Melancholy collection explores the delicate balance between playful, colourful imagery and the underlying currents of wistfulness and nostalgia.
Postcards and stickers from the Kawaii Melancholy collection are available at Haiku Future and via my Etsy store.
Duman Takes the Plunge
Watercolour on acid-free cotton paper
During the pandemic, I welcomed a furry feline companion into my life, and it has been nothing short of transformative. For the past three years, I've risen at the crack of dawn every morning to ensure my beloved cat, Duman, is well-fed – bidding farewell to those precious hours of sleep! This enduring bond has significantly influenced my artwork, which now revolves around the world of cats. While cats possess an innate ability to swim, they typically steer clear of water like it's their arch-nemesis. My own feline friend is no exception. However, I had a lot of fun envisioning Duman as a graceful swimmer, defying her natural instincts. The resulting playful piece, 'Duman Takes the Plunge,' draws inspiration from the iconic work 'The Green Cap' (1985) by Alex Katz.
Education
Doctoral Thesis Title: Exploring the use of social media to mobilise pseudo-bystanders to support victims of corruption
Minor Thesis Title: Prospective Australian-Japanese Coordination in Aid Development Projects and Beyond: An Exploratory Study of Public-Private Partnerships in Vietnam
Exchange student at Yamaguchi University in 2004