This painting references a few New Zealand movies that shaped my perspective - dashed upon the rocks to the right is a grand piano, after the Jane Campion movie: The Piano. A mini's engine block representing both Smash Palace as well as Goodbye Porkpie and the bleached whale bones for Whale Rider. These movies helped me to discern my own unique local voice and realise New Zealand's singular place in the world. The letterbox is from my childhood, a red letter protrudes from its depths, and a light on the porch a lighthouse to guide you home.