My series of roller girls from the Victorian Derby League was inspired by 19th century military portraits. Growing up in Scotland the sense of history reflected in 19th Century painting was a big influence in my work. The sitter places themselves within the realm of the roller girl ready for battle. The war portrait does not only represent the sitter, but is also a historical marker of dress, culture and body armour from that era. The series was photographed in natural daylight to replicate the conditions of a 19th century painting.
A selection of the work has been colected by major institutions and has featured in the National Portrait Prize at The National Portrait Gallery of Australia.