COMMISSIONS — Art that tells your story

This commission set out to capture Michael’s quiet role as a devoted husband for 65 years.  As the conversations evolved, the focus naturally shifted to the napkin — a small but meaningful item that came to symbolise love, care, and constant presence, carrying far more significance than first imagined.

When asked, “Considering you have been married for over 60 years, is there one memory that still makes you smile about your wife, Maureen?” Michael answered without hesitation: “The red and white polka dot dress she first wore when I first met her”.

This Award‑Winning piece captures the moment when one chapter ends and another begins.

Centred on an older man riding a scooter marked with learner plates, it distils the story of a successful businessman stepping into a new career where nothing feels familiar. The unease in his posture and expression reflects the vulnerability of starting again, learning from scratch, and moving forward without the certainty he once carried.

Created as a commissioned example, this Statement shows how a personal shift—full of change, doubt, and possibility—can be transformed into contemporary, emotionally honest painting.