In 2014 I held a studio in the Solomon Islands as part of an Art Haus Residency at the National Gallery of the Solomon Islands. This country (which is made up of hundreds of islands) is a truly remarkable and mysterious place. Despite my westernised view of the exotic, the experiences I had there have only re-inforced my view of the magic and astounding beauty of these Melanesian Islands.
Rock n' roll walking stick
carved iron wood and shell inlay
110 x 19 x 9 cm
This is a collaborative work with Solomon Island artist John Seda. John is an important figure in the Solomon Island art scene, he has work held in major museums and is often exported for the international market. He works primarily in wood carving.
detail
detail
John Seda and Joel Gailer
lino-cut on paper
35 x 35 cm
As well as collaborations I also produced some solo studio work.
Attainment #6 (Paradise bird), 2014
acrylic on canvas
200x100cm
Attainment #7 (Ed's Island) unfinished
acrylic on canvas
90 x 200 cm
This is one of the lovely ladies who showed me how they use printing processes in the Solomon Islands to make the Lava Lava
A typical banana leaf hut
A roadside market in SI with my host family