The central motifs of my work are peaches, white elephants and exotic birds. The peaches, that appear falling, flying, or burning in my paintings are not ordinary peaches. In Asian cultures the peach is a symbol of longevity. In this respect it would seem to be a symbol of something that mankind desires, but that which is kept from him by the gods. In my work, the peaches have come to represent the desires in all of us for the things that we want in life  but find ourselves unable to achieve or obtain. The elephants of my paintings come in various sizes and shapes, sometimes transforming into almost unrecognizable figures that float down from the sky. By twisting and changing the shape and size of the elephant I wish to question notions of reality and truth. The exotic birds are used in my work to create tension between the elephant and the peaches. They, like the elephants can be considered as auspicious signs, but at the same time they have a slightly sinister feel to them. I try to create an air of uncertainty in the work that causes the viewer to question the intentions of the birds and elephants towards the peach.