About Me
I have been a full-time sculptor since 2002. I work in a wide variety of materials, including recycled metals and plastics. I utilise materials expressively to represent my appreciation for the natural world and the contrasts between it and the built environment.
I began my working career as a Geologist which taught me an appreciation for the natural world from a scientific and visual perspective. I eventually abandoned abandoned Geology to pursue a career as a sculptor, turning scrap metal into art forms. I work in large, heavy scale metal and have produced memorable Public Art commissions for State and Local Governments. I am continually expanding my knowledge in this field, taking a hard rigid material and creating organic shapes that mimic nature.
My sculptures can be found in private collections around the globe and as public art in Western Australia. I have studied and worked in the USA and Germany.
I began my working career as a Geologist which taught me an appreciation for the natural world from a scientific and visual perspective. I eventually abandoned abandoned Geology to pursue a career as a sculptor, turning scrap metal into art forms. I work in large, heavy scale metal and have produced memorable Public Art commissions for State and Local Governments. I am continually expanding my knowledge in this field, taking a hard rigid material and creating organic shapes that mimic nature.
My sculptures can be found in private collections around the globe and as public art in Western Australia. I have studied and worked in the USA and Germany.
Artists Abridged CVAbbreviated resume 2016 Address 4575 Huon Highway, Port Huon, Tasmania, Australia 7116. Mobile 0414 652650 Email [email protected] ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS 1986. B. App Science –Geology, WAIT (Curtin Uni). 2011. Commenced part-time Masters degree in Applied Design and Art. Curtin Uni (on hold). WORK EXPERIENCE 2004-Present Self employed, artist 1986-2001. Exploration Geologist/manager, various locations across Australia. PUBLIC ART COMMISSIONS 2015 Steel reed screen. McLeods Solicitors, Claremont. 2012 “St Cecelias Harp”. Catholic Church-50th anniversary commemorative sculpture. Floreat. 2009 – 2010 “Interpretative Marine Sculpture trail“, 4 Bronze sculptures located in Cockburn Sound, Cockburn Sound Management Council. (In collaboration with Nathan Bray) 2008. Bronze Nature Trail Sculpture, Mindarie. City of Wanneroo. (In collaboration with Nathan Bray) 2008 – 2009 9 steel sculptures for a children’s playground, Margaret River 2007. Eucalypt Gates, Mia Flora Nursery, Karragullen. 2007. “Dinosaur”, Zanthorrea Nursery, Maida Vale. 2007. “Steel Bonsai”, winner of Wundowie Iron Festival sculpture competition - Acquisitive. 2006 “Gazebo”, purchased by the Shire of Mundaring. 2006 9 Bronze plaques of local fauna, Sommerly – Brighton Development. 2006. “Worlds End” purchased by Perth College for new Science Faculty building. 2005. “Armillary Sphere”, Cannington Agricultural Society, Cannington. RESIDENCIES 2005 6 Week sculptural residency and teaching. “Smartshop”, Michigan, USA. 2006 Collaborations with Carrie Hayes (Sculptor),in Michigan, USA. 2007 Collaborations with Carrie Hayes (Sculptor),in Michigan, USA. 2012 Hot Shops glass blowing studio, Omaha, Nebraska, USA. 2015 5 Week sculptural residency in Berlin, Germany. Bildhauerwerkstatt Sculpture Studio. AWARDS 2005 ArtsWA Artflight 2007 Winner of Wundowie Iron Festival sculpture competition. 2009 Winner, City of Swan, Best Local Artist. Myths, Stories and Legends exhibition. 2014 Winner – First place, artwork, upcycle exhibition, Subiaco. 2020 Winner - Geeveston Art Award GROUP EXHIBITIONS 2012 Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe. Sculpture Inside. 2011 Sculpture by the Sea, Cottesloe . “Fortis Ovum” sold at exhibition. 2010 “Art in Bloom” exhibition at the Art Gallery of Western Australia (Sept 2010) 2002 - 2012 Exhibitions - Fremantle Arts Centre, LaSalle College, Perth College, Mazenod College, Hale School and Army Art. 2003- 2006 Mundaring Arts Centre, Mundaring 2003-2006 Tipperary Church Gallery, York 2004-Present Margaret River Galleries, Margaret River 2006 Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, Perth. 2005-2006 Whites Gallery, Swan Valley. 2005 Smartshop, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. 2006 KIA, Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA. 2005 WARD Gallery, Michigan, USA. 2006-2007 Gomboc Gallery, Swan Valley, Perth. PRIVATE COLLECTIONS Dick and Pip Smith, Canberra. Eileen Bond, Perth. John Condon, Chicago, USA. Many private collections throughout Australia, USA, UK and Germany. MEMBERSHIPS Artsource Max |
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