Adelaide Workshop -Jan 8th - 12th - SOLD OUT
Melbourne Workshop - April 2024- details below
Sydney Workshop - In negotiations for July 2024
3/4 Life- size Torso Workshop
Melbourne 3/4 Lifesize Workshop
Date and time
APRIL 2024
Friday the 19th - 4.30pm - 8.00pm
Saturday 20th - 9.30 am - 1.30pm
Sunday 21st - 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
Saturday 27th - 9.30 am - 1.30pm
Sunday the 28th - 9.30 am - 1.30 pm
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Where
Atelier Melbourne Art Academy, Oakleigh, Melbourne
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Cost
$800
Students can expect 13 hours model time.
Maximum class of 8 Students.
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Tools and materials
Clay to be supplied by students (approximately 15-20 kgs)
Please bring any clay sculpting tools you have and like to us.
Paint scraper/spatula,
T shirt/ rag for wrapping (plastic bag will be provided)
Water spray bottle.
Some tools are available for use.
All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio.
A recommendation list of tools will be supplied upon enrolment.
Description
This is an intensive workshop that aims at improving student’s observational skills, sculpture techniques and knowledge of human anatomy and form. This course is specifically designed to introduce students to sculptural methods that help simplify the complexities of the human figure. Over the course students will sculpt from life a ¾ life-size torso with water based clay. Group lessons and daily individual critiques will help to guide them through this process. Students will then prepare their sculpture to kiln fired locally at their convenience. Students are to be aware that the kiln firing process can be unpredictable in results and the main goal of the workshop is learning how to improve their sculpting from life skills. Students can expect 13 hours model time.
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Clay to be supplied by the students, some tools are available for use. All armatures are supplied and retained by the studio. Kiln firing not included (cost approximately $60).
ARTIST BIOGRAPHY
Georgina is sculptor whose practice explores the human condition through the representation of the figure. She has trained in contemporary sculpture locally at the Adelaide College of the Arts and Figurative Sculpture, internationally at The Florence Academy of Art, Italy. At The FAA Georgina was awarded winter and spring scholarships (2017), Outstanding Performance in Écorché Sculpture (2017), Best Écorché Sculpture (2018) and the Forth Year Sculpture Residency (2019). Upon which she then became the assistant teacher in the Écorché for the 2019-20 academic year.
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Her work was been exhibited locally, nationally and internationally and resides in collections over the world. Some of Georgina’s proudest exhibitions of to date include European Museum of Modern Art; Barcelona (2019); Florence Academy of Art Faculty Show, Florence (2019); Tom Bass Prize, Sydney (2020, 2022); Sheltering with Art, Florence Academy of Art Faculty Exhibition, Online (2020); The Main gallery, Adelaide (2021); The David Roche Foundation House Museum, Adelaide (2022) and as an online finalist in the Arts Renewal Centre Salon, America, 2019.
GALLERY
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm private commission
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm, Private commission
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm Private commission
2022, Bronze, 55x40x70cm, Private commission
Resin, 2020, 35 x 13 x 19 cm Edition 1 / 8
Teal, 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
Pink, 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
2019, Life-size, acrylic resin, 6 editions
Orange 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
Green 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
Yellow 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
White 21 x 10 x 9 cm 7 colours to select from 100 editions only
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
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, 6 editions
2019, 3/4 Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
2018, Life-size, clay version
Bronze and Marble, 29cm x 18cm x 18cm 12 editions
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 6 editions
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 6 editions
2020, Resin, life-size 160 x 48 x 130 cm 6 editions
Close up of clay version
2018, Life-size, clay version, 2 editions
2018, Life-size, clay version 2 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
Life-size, clay version, 6 editions
2023, bronze, 30 x 11 x 10cm, Edition 1 of 15
2023, bronze, 30 x 11 x 10cm, Edition 1 of 15
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
2021, Plaster cast, 19 x 8 x 10 cm
2016, Resin, 108 x 42 x 31cm (includes base), Edition 1/ 6
2016, Resin, 108 x 42 x 31cm (includes base), Edition 1/ 6
Resin, Karri base 98 x 46 x 27cm 6 editions
Resin, Karri base 98 x 46 x 27 cm 6 editions
Sculpture Program
Skull & Portrait Sculpting from Casts
$590
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Returning in 2024
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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 life model. For the rest of the workshop students will work towards completing their portrait placing emphasis on finding accuracy and translate the character of the cast.
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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.
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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.
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CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
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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
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EXHIBITIONS
upcoming May 2024 - Painting I Photography I Sculpture, BMG Gallery, Adelaide, AUS
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
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ARTIST RESIDENCIES
2018 Florence Academy of art 4th year residency program
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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
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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
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ARTIST TALKS
2016 & 17 Class for the gifted and talented, Art Department, Saint Michaels College, South Australia
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SCHOLARSHIPS
2017-2018 Studio assistant, winter and fall trimester, Florence academy of art, Italy
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RELEVANT EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Current Sculptor Instructor, Private Group Lessons, Adelaide, Australia
2021 -2022 Sculptor Instructor, Masterclass, in conjunction with Adelaide Central School of Art, Adelaide, AUS
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
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.
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Please Register your interest via the email below or follow the link to the workshop