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so far in 2026:
Entry for the 2026 Archibald Prize
Portrait of Carmel, 2026
oil paint on canvas
151cm x 91cm
This year I entered the 2026 Archibald Prize with a painting of Carmel Johnson. It was not selected as a finalist, but that’s ok! I’m very happy for the experience and deeply appreciate Carmel sitting for me. Carmel is the Development Manager at Shepparton Art Museum (SAM), life member of the Shepparton Arts Festival, and a cornerstone of the Shepparton community.
Shepparton Arts Festival 2026
Danaë (2026) at Shepparton Festival, 20 - 29 March 2026
I was excited to unveil my new installation Danaë (2026) as part of the Shepparton Festival, which celebrates its 30th year in 2026.
Referencing the Greek myth of Danaë—imprisoned by her father yet visited by Zeus in the form of a shower of gold—the work reimagines a subject long depicted in Western art. Historically, artists presented Danaë nude as gold falls from above, often turning mythology into a cultural pretext for displaying the female body.
In this version, the body is absent. A sprawling pile of plastic gold coins is paired with a soundscape of coins falling and clinking together, creating a hollow echo of wealth. The installation shifts attention toward the power, access, and control embedded within the myth.
Danaë was on display 20–29 March 2026 at the La Trobe University Shepparton Campus (210 Fryers Street), open 9am–5pm. More info can be found on my website under ‘other’ or here.
Beechworth Biennale
I was son honoured in to participate in the 2026 Beechworth Biennale Selection Committee.