Living where I do, cradled between the bush and the vast expanse of the Indian Ocean, my work has naturally begun to shift tides (yes we need ocean puns here). For a long time, my focus was anchored on local wildlife, drawn to the texture, weight, and quiet rhythms of animals on land. But when your everyday life looks out onto a sanctuary where marine species are protected, fishing is controlled, the pull toward the sea becomes impossible to resist.

This current series marks that transition—a dive beneath the surface to explore the majesty and fragility of our marine life.
The heart of this shift comes alive every year when the whales migrate past our shores. Watching these colossal animals breach and glide through open water with such grace has i think a profound impact on anyone who is fortunate enough to witness this annual event. In my whale pieces, I wanted to capture both their colossal presence and their surprising weightlessness. Working with acrylics, I deliberately alternate between diluted, fluid washes that mimic deep marine currents and dense, textured strokes that sculpt the barnacles, grooves, and ridges of their skin. The fine splatters and dynamic paint flickers aren’t just decorative; they are the surge of displaced water, sea spray, and the unseen energy that surrounds them as they surface.

Across all of these works, keeping the backgrounds minimal and tactile allows the animals themselves to breathe. It strips away unnecessary scenery so the viewer confronts the subject directly—just as you would when standing on the shoreline or looking out over the water, catching an unforgettable, fleeting glimpse of pure joy and wild grace.