ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
I have always represented the human condition and its ironic relationship with life throughout my artistic practice. Currently my creative applications have shifted direction to explicitly exploring the human figure from life through traditional means. Through this I will juxtapose classical figurative techniques with contemporary ideas and my personal exploration of life. Producing work that not only challenges both genres but the individual viewer.
GALLERY
Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm, 4 editions
Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 4 editions
Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 4 editions
Close up of clay version
3/4 life-size, clay version, 8 editions
3/4 life size, clay version, 4 editions
3/4 Life-size, clay version, 4 edition
Life-size, clay version, 2 editions
Life-size, clay version 2 editions
Life-size, acrylic resin, 6 editions
Life-size, clay version
Resin, 3/4 life-size, 8 editions
Resin, 1/3 life-size, 8 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
Bronze and Marble, 29cm x 18cm x 18cm 12 editions
Resin, Karri base 98 x 46 x 27cm 6 editions
Resin, Karri base 98 x 46 x 27 cm 6 editions
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2018 Undergraduate diploma in figurative sculpture, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2014 Graduate Diploma in Arts and Event Cultural Management, University of South Australia
2010 Bachelor of Visual Arts and Applied Design (Sculpture), Adelaide Collage of the Arts, AUS
2002 Certificate IV in Art (Visual and Applied), North Adelaide School of Arts, AUS
EXHIBITIONS
2021 Are You Home, The Main Gallery, Adelaide, AUS
2021 Brave New World, The Main Gallery, Adelaide, AUS
2020 New Graduates, Virtual Exhibition, The Florence Academy of Art Presents,
2020 Sheltering with Art, Virtual Exhibition, The Florence Academy of Art Presents
2020 Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture, Sydney, Australia
2019 Figrativas, Museu Europeu d'Art Modern, Barcelona, Spain
2019 Florence Academy of Art Faculty Show, Florence, Italy
2018 Mitcham Art Prize, Gallery One, Adelaide, AUS
2018 Summer Fruits, Florence Academy of Art, Florence, Italy
2017 Life drawings from Florence, Solo exhibition, The Mockingbird Lounge, Glenelg, AUS
2010 Bazaar exhibition, The Fringe Festival, Lush Lighting, Kent town, AUS
2009 Spike and Jam Graduate exhibition, The Arts Centre, Pt Noarlunga, AUS
2008 Chapter 10, Sala Exhibition, Bruce Wilson Gallery, O’ Halloran Hill, AUS
2008 A4 Play, Higher Ground, Adelaide, AUS
2007 Undeniable things, Bruce Wilson Gallery, O’ Halloran Hill, AUS
2007 Hands on, Bruce Wilson Gallery, O’ Halloran Hill, AUS
ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2018 Florence Academy of art 4th year residency program
PRIZES AND AWARDS
2019 Finalist, Sculpture, 14th International ARC Salon, Online
2018 Best Ecorche Sculpture, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2017 Outstanding performance in Ecorche Sculpture, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
PUBLICATIONS
2008 “Bruce Wilson Gallery Celebrates!” Helpmann Academy Update, vol. 15, June-August, 2008, p 9
ARTIST TALKS
2016 & 17 Class for the gifted and talented, Art Department, Saint Michaels College, South Australia
SCHOLARSHIPS
2017-2018 Studio assistant, winter and fall trimester, Florence academy of art, Italy
RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Forthcoming Sculptor Instructor, Masterclass, in conjunction with Adelaide Central School of Art, Adelaide, Australia
Ongoing Sculptor Instructor, Private Group Lessons, Adelaide, Australia
Current Assistant Anatomy Teacher (online) at Figura, Dutch Academy of Figurative Sculpture, Amsterdam
2019-2020 Ecorche Assistant Teacher, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2020 Assistant Anatomy Teacher, Sculpture Workshop, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2019 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Summer Workshop, Florence Academy of Art , Italy
2019 Guest Sculpture Teacher at Figura, Dutch Academy of Figurative Sculpture, Amsterdam
2018 Ecorche Assistant Teacher, Anatomy Intensive, RGCR, Adelaide, Australia
2018 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Summer Workshop, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2017/18 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Portrait Workshop, Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2014 Community Artist/ Supervisor, artefACT Community Arts Program, National Folk Festival, Canberra, Australia
CONTACT ME
Thank you for your interest. Please don't hesitate to contact me regarding purchases, commissions, teaching both workshops and private or studio visits. I am always happy to receive inquires.
Please Register your interest via the email below or follow the link to the workshop
WORKSHOPS HAVE STARTED!!!
Workshops sculpting a 3/4 life-size female torso are now available for enrollment through Adelaide Central school of Art Adelaide Central School of Art: Short Courses (acsa.sa.edu.au). The workshop is listed under short courses as a Masterclass- figurative sculpture.
Regular lessons are set up to introduce students to a method and techniques free from the pressure of the model room. Students will begin working from plaster casts, specifically the David's features by Michelangelo. Upon completion of the David's features students will then sculpt a skull after this they will move onto portraiture. Lessons are taught in small classes, currently 3 students per class due to Covid restrictions. Lessons are 3 hours long and are sold in 5 lesson blocks of $300. Please email me direct if you are interested.
Regular lessons are also available!