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Through my art practice I have become increasingly interested in the making of non-objective sculptural form, exploring the potential of abstract shape to create work that combines the notions of compositional simplicity and visual complexity.
Working predominantly with timber I am bringing together the processes of construction and assembly with the expressive quality of material to create non-representational work, work however that looks to architectural and industrial structure for inspiration.
Following this minimalist aesthetic I am specifically interested in shape, material and finish as I aspire to succeed in the creation of really good form, rather than trying to tell a story.
A further motivation toward this sculptural ideal is to allow the viewer to observe and interpret for themselves, work which stands without obvious association and connection.
I am an academic staff member with the CPIT School of Art and Design and the School of Architectural Studies, Christchurch where I teach 3D/sculpture and furniture design.
B.Des Spatial / Interior Architecture
PG Dip. Visual and Material Culture
EXHIBITIONS.
2011
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2007
2006
2005
2005
2005
2004
2002
2001 |
Heavy Pattern (Group Show)
Things that occur nearly in common, specific objects
Canterbury Glass Artists (Group Show)
As the Strangeness of Everything Grew Louder
Everything is the same, even if it is different
The Ultimate Landscape (Group Show)
What Lies Beneath
About Glass (Group Show)
CPIT Glass (Group Show)
Cast in Glass (Group Show)
‘CA’
‘Safe as Houses'
Sculptural wall works
Photographic |
University of Canterbury. Campus gallery, Chch, NZ.
University of Canterbury. Campus gallery, Chch, NZ.
Centre of Contemporary Art. Christchurch, NZ.
Centre of Contemporary Art. Christchurch, NZ.
NG Gallery. Christchurch, NZ.
Gallery 13. Minneapolis, MN. USA.
Centre of Contemporary Art. Christchurch, NZ.
Friesen Gallery. Seattle, WA, USA.
Canterbury Museum. Christchurch, NZ.
Little River Gallery. Banks Peninsula, Canterbury, NZ.
Centre of Contemporary Art. Christchurch, NZ.
Centre of Contemporary Art. Christchurch, NZ.
The Globe. Christchurch, NZ.
The Globe. Christchurch, NZ. |
AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS.
2005 |
Pilchuck Glass School. Stanwood, WA, USA. |
Scholarship to attend class with Thermon Statom at Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA. |
2004 |
Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, OR, USA. |
Scholarship to attend class for educators in glass at Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, OR, USA. |
2002 |
CPIT Foundation. Christchurch, NZ. |
Scholarship to attend classes and conference in glass at North Lands Creative Glass, Lybster, Scotland, UK. |
OTHER BUSINESS.
2005
2005
2004
2004
2003
2003
2002
2002 |
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA.
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA.
Bullseye Glass Co. Portland, OR, USA.
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA.
Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwood, WA, USA.
Wanganui Polytechnic. Wanganui, NZ.
North Lands Creative Glass. Scotland, UK.
North Lands Creative Glass. Scotland, UK. |
Class with Thermon Statom (USA).
Teaching assistant to Judy Hill (USA).
Class for educators in glass.
Teaching assistant to Judy Hill (USA).
Teaching assistant to Lou Lynn (Canada).
Class with David Reekie (UK).
Class with Richard Meitner (USA).
Class with Irene Frolic (Canada). |
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