Artist's Palette

The Power of Abstract

My life began in Alexandria, Egypt, in 1957. I came to Australia when I was six months old. I currently live in Melbourne near the Victorian Arts Centre and the University of Art (which I attend).

I am a full-time artist and I have a home studio which gives me the freedom to paint whenever I feel inspired … usually in the early hours of the morning.

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