Rodney's early years were spent sailing the east coast of Australia on a yacht with his parents and sister, a nomadic lifestyle that nurtured his creativity and sense of adventure. After eventually settling in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales, he completed high school and went on to earn a Bachelor of Fine Arts at Newcastle University, supporting himself by busking as a classical guitarist.

Rodney's paintings explore the physics of light transmission, reflection and refraction. Using layers of translucent oil glazes, he mimics the way light penetrates delicate materials, scattering and bending as it interacts with different densities and textures. His work aims to recreate the optical effects of light passing through gossamer fabrics and flora, offering a meditation on the nature of perception.

His work has been exhibited in solo and group shows and he was an artist-in-residence at Hobart Airport between 2017 and 2020. Rodney's paintings are held in many private collections across Australia.
 

Education
2015 Certificate IV in Small Business
2012 contemporary music theory Conservatorium of Music UTAS
2002-03 Diploma in Graphic Design, Northern Sydney Institute
1998-00 Bachelor of Arts Fine Arts University of Newcastle, Graduate
1996 Higher School Certificate (Year 12), South Grafton High School
 
 

Solo Exhibitions
2020 Flowers, Hobart Airport
2019 Two Tree Point, Hobart Airport
2017 kunyani/ Mt Wellington Hobart Airport
Zephyr the West Wind, Long Gallery Salamanca Arts Centre
2011 Chromascura, Inka Gallery
2010 Birds, Tasmanian Craft Fair
 

Group Exhibitions
2020 Latest works, Huon Art
Latest works, Gallery Salamanca, Hobart
2019 Latest works, Gallery Salamanca, Hobart
2018 Latest works, Gallery Salamanca, Hobart
2017 Latest works, Gallery Salamanca, Hobart
Out of Line, May Space Gallery, Sydney
2012 Latest works, Off Centre Gallery, Hobart
2011 Latest works, Off Centre Gallery, Hobart
 

Awards
2024 Tidal art Prize Devonport Finalist