born 1949, Dubbo, NSW
lives in Newcastle, NSW
In the thirty years I have been involved with clay I have developed many skills that allow me to work across a broad range of processes. I tend to work in cycles, returning to and reworking some previous ideas.
My work is primarily devoted to ceramic sculpture. I work in series with both figurative and multimedia sculptures. The figurative sculptures are usually taken from life experiences and are satirical social commentary on a range of issues. My work has a tendency to the whimsical and humorous.
In between creating sculptural works I design smaller hand built and thrown forms suitable for interior decoration.
I have taught ceramics for many years including at University and TAFE level as well as children’s and private adult classes.
I began my studies at TAFE in the 1970s before setting up a small studio. I went on to further studies at The University of Newcastle in the late 1980s where I gained a Bachelor of Visual Arts, Department of Education Degree and a Masters of Fine Art Degree.
selected exhibitions
2007
- Collectors Care, Newcastle Art School (TAFE), Newcastle, NSW
-TAFE Staff Exhibition, Newcastle Art School, (TAFE) Newcastle, NSW
2006
- Solo exhibition, Back to Back Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
- Collectors Care, Newcastle Art School, Newcastle, NSW
- TAFE Staff Exhibition, Newcastle Art School (TAFE), Newcastle, NSW
2005
- Collectors Care, Newcastle Art School (TAFE), Newcastle, NSW
- TAFE Staff Exhibition, Newcastle Art School (TAFE), Newcastle, NSW
- Fantasque, Back to Back Galleries, Newcastle, NSW
- Inner City Clay Workers, Glebe, NSW
2004
- Lakes Edge, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Booragul, NSW
2003
- Social Capital and the Domestic Image, solo exhibition, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
teaching
2003
- Various children’s holiday workshops, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Booragul, NSW
- Large Sculptural Workshops, Newcastle Studio Potters, Newcastle, NSW
2002
- Various children’s holiday workshops, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Booragul, NSW
1997
- Figurative Clay Sculptures, Newcastle Studio Potters, Newcastle, NSW
1996
- Clay Bodies, Central Coast Potters, Gosford, NSW
1995
- Paper-clay Sculptures & Clay Kilns, University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
selected retail
- Back to Back Galleries, Cooks Hill, Newcastle, NSW
collections
- Newcastle Region Art Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
- University of Newcastle, (Central Coast Campus), Ourimbah, NSW
- University of Newcastle, Newcastle, NSW
- William Bowmore Collection, Quee
- Melbourne Fine Art Gallery, Melbourne,VIC
public art commissions
2005
Sculpture on Arch, Hamilton, Newcastle, NSW
2000
Birdwood Park, historical ceramic mural, Newcastle, NSW
2002
Wetlands Totem Poles, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery and Booragul Public School, Lake Macquarie High School, Booragul, NSW
2003
Meeting Place, coordinator, Lake Macquarie City Art Gallery, Booragul, NSW
1992
Fiesta Arch, Hamilton, NSW
Jitterbug jug
2006
earthenware paperclay, underglazes, glazes, oxides
71 x 44 x 25cm, courtesy the artist
Adolescent journey
2006
earthenware paperclay, underglazes, glazes
55 x 35 x 15cm, courtesy the artist
Guardian vessel
2006
earthenware paperclay, underglazes, glazes, oxides
98 x 22 x 8cm, courtesy the artist
Shall I compare thee to a cup of tea
2007
earthenware paperclay, dry glazes, glazes, oxides
courtesy the artist, (winner 2007 Teapot Show)