I Wish

I Wish examines the ritual of birthdays. This collection is all about cakes, candles and people. Birthdays mark the passing of time and are a celebration of growth, personal development and ageing.

Since completing a portrait of his mother on her 86th birthday, a painting which was a finalist in both the Mosman and International Women’s Day Art Prizes, John has continued the birthday series capturing people on their special days.

“I really do love to paint people and am interested in telling a story.” Having worked in technical theatre roles earlier in his career, John developed a love of theatrical lighting and this can be seen in many of his works. “I love the way candlelight hits the face and the soft glow that it creates.”

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