artist statment

I have been interested in differing theories of consciousness and human identity for some time, and continue to explore these ideas in my work. I have primarily used the human figure as a basis for my investigations, and focused on a combination of hot glass techniques, producing small works through to large-scale installations.

The figurative elements imply notions of identity, while the supporting and suspending structures reference elements that play a role in the creation of the individual. The titles suggest a point of reference for the viewer to interpret.

For me, the act of interpretation or understanding is the most interesting part about creating sculpture. It fills the space between the artist and the viewer - the space of the unspoken conversation.

Born

1974                           Canberra, Australia

Education

1998-00                      Master of Fine Arts, Ohio State University

1999                           North Lands Creative Glass Centre, Masterclass with Tony Cragg

1998                           Pilchuck Glass School, Workshop with Petr Novotny

1998                           NZSAG Conference, Workshop with William Morris

1993-96                      Bachelor of Visual Arts (Honours), Sydney College of the Arts

Professional Experience

2006                           Ausglass Board Member

2005                           Visiting Scholar Ohio State University

                                  Artist in Residence Assistant for Ken Rinaldo, Pilchuck Glass School

2002                           Artist in Residence, Royal Melbourne Insitute of Technology

2000                           Technical Assistant for Richard Royal, Pilchuck Glass School

1998                           Assistant for Brian Hirst, GAS Conference Demonstration, Japan

1997                           Hot glass Instructor, Sydney College of the Arts

                                  Technical Assistant for Lino Tagliapietra, Ausglass Conference Sydney

                                  Teaching Assistant, Latitudes ii Bullseye Glass Workshop, Australian

                                  National University

                                  Assistant for Visiting Artist Stephen Rolfe Powell, Sydney College of the Arts

Awards

2005                           ArtsACT Grant

1999                           Awarded Edith Fergus-Gilmour Scholarship Ohio State University

1998                           Thomas Foundation Grant

                                  Pilchuck School Scholarship

                                  Outstanding Graduate Award, Centre for Contemporary Craft, Sydney

Selected Exhibitions

2006                           Duo Kirra Galleries, Melbourne

2005                           Annual Pilchuck Exhibition William Traver Gallery, Seattle USA

                                             SOFA (Sculpture, Object and Functional Art Exposition) Chicago USA with Kirra Galleries

                                  Journey Through the Flame, Kirra Galleries, Melbourne

                                  Effen Glass, ANCA Gallery, Canberra

2004                           SOFA Chicago USA with Kirra Galleries

                                  Canberra Glass Show, Beaver Galleries, Canberra

                                  Hot Glass, Kirra Galleries, Melbourne

2003                           Transitions, Eltham Community Gallery, Melbourne

2002                           Glass at Goya, Goya Galleries Southbank, Melbourne

2000                           Release, MFA Performance/Exhibition, Ohio State University USA

1999                           Edith Fergus-Gilmour Scholarship Exhibition, Ohio State University USA

                                             exhibit@, BLD Studios, Columbus Ohio

                                             SOFA Chicago USA with the Glass Artist’s Gallery

1998                           Indelibly Marked, Beaver Galleries, Canberra

                                             SOFA New York USA with the Glass Artist’s Gallery

                                  SOFA Chicago USA with the Glass Artist’s Gallery

1997                           RFC Glass Prize, toured Australia and USA

                                             SOFA Chicago USA with the Glass Artist’s Gallery

                                             Recent National Graduates Exhibition, Perth Institute for Contemporary Art

                                  This Way Up, touring exhibition, Centre for Contemporary Craft, Sydney

Publications

2005                           Australian Glass Today, Margot Osborne

1997                                    Craft Arts International, Issue 43