A multi-disciplinary artist based in rural Victoria, my work focuses on the natural environment and our place within it. After graduating National Art School(painting) in the 70’s, early working life began with a grounding in theatre arts at the Australian Opera leading on to a successful freelance career for many years as a sculptor, scenic artist, costume maker and teacher. Much of this experience informs my personal practice to this day and my gravitation towards varied  mediums and processes.

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Solo Exhibitions

​2022   Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Planet Suite -Water planet series - sculpture

2021    Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Centre - mixed media

2018    Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Tree/Creek- painting, mixed media

2016    Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Lie of the land- mixed media works on paper

2013   Blue Mts Cultural Centre Gallery, Making Ground - installation 

2010   Papyrus Gallery, Leura - works on paper

2010   Red Ant Gallery, Glebe, Cadence - sculpture

2009  Kerrie Lowe Gallery, Newtown, Split Infinitive- painting

2009   Hat Hill Gallery, Blackheath, The lie of the land- mixed media, painting

2008   Roberts Gallery, Lawson, Paper, Rock, Scissors-mixed media, painting

2007   Roberts Gallery, Lawson, Tree/Creek- painting and works on paper

2005  Shipley Gallery, Blue Mountains - sculpture

2004  Gallery Lane, Leura - sculpture and painting 

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Group Exhibitions

2024   Brunswick Street Gallery Small Art Prize

2024   Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, mixed media, sculpture, drawing

2023   Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Connections - mixed media, sculpture

             Lot 19 Spring Sculpture Prize, Castlemaine.

2021    Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Journey - sculpture

2020  Falkner Gallery, Castlemaine, Wings - relief sculpture

2016-19  Lot 19 Castlemaine Spring sculpture prize - sculpture

2015   Lost Bear Gallery, Blue Mountains - mixed media

2014   Blue Mountains Cultural Centre Gallery, Collector’s Edition -painting

2014   Wangaratta City Gallery, Petite- miniature textile

2011    Papyrus Gallery, Leura, Winter Show - works on paper

2008  Red Ant Gallery, Glebe, All that Glitters- mixed media

2006  King Studio Gallery, South Coast Arts Festival Sculpture Prize - sculpture

2004  ICON - Images of the sacred, Blue Mountains - painting

2004  Penrith Regional Gallery - textiles and sculpture 

2003  Dorrigo Arts Council, Mountains Artists - painting

2002  Katoomba, Blue Mountains Sculptors - sculpture

1993   Australian National Gallery - sculpture

1975    Bonythons Gallery, Paddington - sculpture 

1975    NSW Art Gallery - sculpture

1974    Tin Shed Gallery, Sydney, group show - screenprints

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Awards and Prizes

2024  Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize - Finalist

2024   Adelaide Perry Drawing Prize - Finalist

2022   Lot 19 Spring Sculpture Prize, - Shedshaker prize

2020  Australian Textile Art Prize - sculpture - Winner

2014   Blue Mts Cultural Centre Gallery, Waste to Art - sculpture - Winner

2001   Hobart Art Prize - wearable art - Finalist

1977    Portia Geach, Portrait Prize - Highly Commended 

 

Grant

2020  Regional arts Australia grant

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Residencies

2012   Artist in Residence, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba - costume design

2010   Artist in Residence, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst - costume design

2008  Artist in Residence, Tyndale, Sydney - sculpture

2007  Artist in Residence, Tyndale, Sydney - sculpture

2006 Artist in Residence, Tyndale, Sydney - costume design

2003   Artist in Residence, James Joyce Festival, Dublin -scenic art and design

1998  Artist in Residence, Glenean Steiner School, Sydney - mask making

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Public Collection

1974  Australian National Gallery Collection - sculpture 

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Publications

2022  Textile Fibre Forum - Artist Profile. Issue #147

2021   Step into Paradise - Jenny Kee Linda  Jackson

2012   Textiles - The Art of Mankind by Mary Schoeser. Thames and Hudson

2011    Textile - Fibre Forum. Issue no.101

2009 Textile - Fibre Forum. Issue no.68

1974   Craft Australia - Australia Council for the Arts. Issue no.1

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Education & Experience

1998-       Contributing artist/designer Performingdesign

1978-98  Contributing artist/designer Martin/Simcox  

1986-16   Art teacher (p/t) Korowal School, Blue Mts 

1997         Advanced Ceramics - surface techniques and mouldmaking

1974-78  Scenic art and sculpture -  Opera Australia

1974         Scenic art masterclass series - Opera Australia  (Henry Bardon UK)    

1970-73 DipFA (painting) National Art School, Sydney 

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                            some commission work CLICK below

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