ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
I have always represented the human condition and its 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
2022, Bronze, 30 x 13 x 14 cm Image is of edition 1 of 15. Edition 3 of 15 is available
2022, Bronze, 30 x 13 x 14 cm , image is of Edition 1 of 15. Edition 3 of 15available
Resin, 2020, 35 x 13 x 19 cm Edition 1 / 8
2020, 3/4 life-size, clay version, 8 editions
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm,
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm,
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 4 editions
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 4 editions
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 4 editions
Close up of clay version
Bronze, 2022, 16 x 15 x 26 cm Image is of Edition 1/ 15. Edition 3/15 is available
Bronze, 2022, 16 x 15 x 26 cm Image is of Edition 1/ 15. Edition 3/15 is available
2019, 3/4 life size, clay version, 4 editions
2019, 3/4 Life-size, clay version, 4 editions
2018, Life-size, clay version, 2 editions
2018, Life-size, clay version 2 editions
2019, Life-size, acrylic resin, 6 editions
2018, Life-size, clay version
Bronze and Marble, 29cm x 18cm x 18cm 12 editions
2022, Resin, 48 x 34 x 34cm Edition 1/ 8
2022, Resin, 48 x 34 x 34cm Edition 1/ 8
2022, Resin, 48 x 34 x 34cm Edition 1/ 8
Resin, 3/4 life-size, 8 editions
Resin, 1/3 life-size, 8 editions
2017, Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
2016, Resin, 108 x 42 x 31cm (includes base), Edition 1/ 6
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 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
2022 Reframing, SALA Festival, The David Roach Foundation, Adelaide, AUS
2022 Tom Bass Prize for Figurative Sculpture, Sydney, AUS
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
2020 “Learning the Curve” Sculpture Club Journal, Online www.sculptureclubjournal.com/journal/georginamills
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
Current Sculptor Instructor, Masterclass, in conjunction with Adelaide Central School of Art, Adelaide, AUS
Current Sculptor Instructor, Private Group Lessons, Adelaide, Australia
2020 Assistant Anatomy Instructor, Online, Figura the Dutch Academy of Figurative Sculpture, Amsterdam
2019-2020 Ècorchè Assistant Instructor, The Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2020 Assistant Anatomy Instructor, Sculpture Skull and Portrait Workshop, The Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2019 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Summer Workshop, The Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2019 Guest Sculpture Instructor, Figura the Dutch Academy of Figurative Sculpture, Amsterdam
2018 Ècorchè Assistant Instructor, Anatomy Intensive, RGCR, Adelaide, AUS
2018 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Summer Workshop, The Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2017-2018 Casting Assistant, Sculpture Portrait Workshop, The Florence Academy of Art, Italy
2014 Community Artist/ Supervisor, artefACT Community Arts Program, National Folk Festival, Canberra, AUS
Sculpture Program
Skull & Portrait Sculpting from Casts
$590
SEP 11 to SEP 15 2023 (9:30am to 3pm)
Programs — ATELIER MELBOURNE ART ACADEMY
Over a 5 day intensive workshop students will learn the fundamentals of sculpting the portrait. For the first 3 - 4 sessions students will start with sculpting from a cast of a human skull. This is an important study in understanding the basic structure of the portrait. This exercise also introduces the students to a sculptural method of working from a profile to find and place depth as well as finding and placing points of reference accurately. From this, using the skull exercise as a base, students will then start sculpting from a plaster copy of a portrait or a life model (yet to be decided). For the rest of the workshop students will work towards completing their master copy of the cast placing emphasis on finding accuracy and translate the character of the cast.
Throughout the workshop demonstrations of the various steps of sculpting the skull and portrait including basic anatomical landmarks and how to break down and place the individual features will be given. Students will also receive regular individualised critiques to help guide them through the process of sculpting a portrait in clay.
On the last day students can attempt the hollowing out their clay portrait as an exercise for firing in the Kiln. Extra time may need to be given to this exercise. Students can then take their sculpture home and fire in a local kiln at their own cost and convenience (details will be provided of local kilns available). Please note that when preparing for and firing in a kiln can have unpredictable outcomes.
REGULAR LESSONS HAVE RETURNED
I am back in Adelaide.
Regular lessons have commence again from my studio. Please email me if you would like to join
WORKSHOPS WILL START AGAIN LATE 2023!!!
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.
Direct email me about timing if you are interested
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