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"Patricia, your work isn't just original, or beautiful: it goes deep. I don't know fully what "spiritual" means as a word, but when I sense the numinous power in your landscapes, then I know what it means.... "I know the NZ landscapes through a glorious (and rather brooding) book of great photos given to me by my late NZ friend Norman Austin, and it seems to me that you really do capture the inwardness of the landscape : your work is just abstract enough to convey those (sometimes quite disturbing) presences."
Len Rix, Cambridge, UK.
The Africa Guide
The Guardian Review
The NZ Native Wood Pigeon – Kereru
Posted on 13th October 2009
New Zealand has some very unique bird species – many of which are seriously diminishing in numbers. Our national icon, the kewi, is a case in point. Sadly, our wilderness is diminishing, and the protection of wilderness is what all these birds need if they are to survive.
The Pinnacles
Posted on 24th September 2009
This view over the bush-clad hills in the Coromandel, on the western side of the Bay of Plenty, has a fascinating, wild wilderness feel about it which is what prompted me to create this painting.
Interview With Lewis Evans
Posted on 23rd September 2009When I first “met” him some years ago, Lewis Evans was still living in the UK. I caught up with him recently again when I found this video on Metacafe of an inteview with him at Algarive : (more…)
Te Paki Stream
Posted on 23rd September 2009
Right up at the top of the Far North of New Zealand, the land narrows. On the east coast are some wonderful bays and beaches, and on the west coast is our famous 90 Mile Beach.
Mist Over Moonshine
Posted on 23rd September 2009
Moonshine lies between Wellington and the southern end of theTararua Ranges. In the days when I was spending my weekends in the hills, this was a very favorite place to go for day trips.
Sacred Rocks : Taratara
Posted on 23rd September 2009
This very special rock formation has had a strong influence on me as an artist, through the years. It overlooks Whangaroa Harbour about 15 minutes drive north of where I live. (more…)
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