40.6 × 40.6cm

Oil on board

Unframed

Reference: Howzatby SherbetI Don’t Like Cricketby 10cc

The nostalgic strains of songs like Howzatby Sherbet, I Don’t Like Cricketby 10cc, and the storytelling of Paul Kelly echo throughout theseworks, evoking memory, placeand identity. These tracks carry a wit and warmth that feel distinctly Australian, shaping an atmosphere that is both familiar and personal.For me, these songs exist in a space suspended between past and present. The melodies transport me to Australian summers defined by long afternoons, the background hum of cricket on the tv or radio, and the quiet rituals of watching and listening. There is the anticipation before a collective cheer, the roar of the crowd as it swells, and the breath held tension of a close call -moments where time seems to slow and attention sharpens.Sound becomes a conduit for recollection, influencing how I translate these all-time summer anthems into visual form. Together, they speak to a sharedcultural experience, where music, sport, and season merge to create a uniquely Australian rhythm of life.