Biography
I have been involved indirectly with the arts for most of my life. My fascination with sculpture began in childhood. I have always felt a deep affinity for the tactile third dimension of this ‘living’ art form. My portfolio of ceramic and bronze sculptures has, over time, propelled me toward an evolving trajectory across a rich landscape of figurative and mythical icons. Within this setting, the beauty and yet vulnerability of the human form never ceases to inspire me. In my work, therefore, I seek to capture that vulnerability and fragility underlying what it means to be human.
I began my studies with Brisbane sculptor Georgette Schwantes in 2004, working mainly in ceramics and commenced casting my work in bronze in 2006. Since then, this exciting and challenging medium has added a richness, breadth, and expression to my work.
I honed my skills on classical themes and form, before moving into the more exacting sphere of figurative themes, sharpened with a keener socio-political edge. I have exhibited extensively throughout Queensland and my sculptures have also been displayed to acclaim elsewhere in Australia, including Canberra. My work has been selected for inclusion in Contemporary Masters Volume VII and Important Artists of the World Volume 1.
Commissions
2019/2020 St Marks winged lion – (St Marks Anglican Church Buderim)
2016/2017 Stations of the Cross (St Laurence’s College)
2014 Gallipoli Project – design and manufacture life size bronze busts of the 9 Australian soldiers and 1 New Zealand soldier awarded the Victoria Cross during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915.
2013 Life size portrait of Blessed “E.I.Rice” (St Teresa’s Agricultural College, Abergowrie)
2013 Portrait of “The Actor”
2013 Portrait of ” The Twins”
Art Exhibitions and Competitions:
2019 Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) – Finalist
2018 Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) – Finalist
2018 Mandorla Art Award – Finalist
2017 Ars Moriendi – the art of dying (West Chapel Crematorium)
2017 Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group (COSSAG) – Finalist
2017 Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular – Finalist
2017 Kingaroy Sculpture Prize 2017 – Finalist
2016 Cathedral of St Stephen Art Group ( COSSAG) – Finalist
2015 The Manning Art Prize 2015 – Finalist
2015 Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular – Finalist
2015 Signatures Fine Art Exhibition (Rotary Club of Samford Valley)
2014 35th Annual Brisbane Rotary Art Spectacular
2014 Signatures Fine Art Exhibition (Rotary Club of Samford Valley)
2013 Art to Go, Art & Design Precinct
2013 The Royal Queensland Show Fine Arts Exhibition
2013 Barely There Exhbiition , Art & Design Precinct
2013 Sculptors Qld Annual Indoor/Outdoor Exhibition
2013 Signatures Fine Art Exhibition (Rotary Club of Samford Valley)
2012 New World Order Art Exhibition, Art & Design Precinct
2012 Art in Action (Brisbane Visual Arts Community )
2012 Art Toppling Tobacco competition – Finalist
2012 Padua College ‘Artscape’ Exhibition
2012 Sunshine Coast Art Prize 3D (Finalist )
2012 Art Expo Brisbane
2012 Abused Child Trust Art Exhibition (Brisbane)
2012 Sculptors Qld Annual Indoor/Outdoor Exhibition (Runner up Peoples Choice Award )
2011 Nundah Village Art Show (Brisbane)
2010 Abused Child Trust, 20th Annual Art Exhibition (Brisbane)
2008 Abused Child Trust Art Exhibition (Brisbane)
2007 Abused Child Trust Art Exhibition (Brisbane)
2007 Redeemer Art Competition (Brisbane) (Finalist )
Continuing Education & Learning
The Florence Art Academy – Summer 2015 Figurative Sculpture
Bronze Castings
Perides Art Foundry http://www.peridesartfoundry.com/
Associations
2018 Ceramics Arts QLD
2012 Sculptors Qld
Galleries
http://aarwungallery.com/