My artwork from 2007 -2011
Graduation from ANU (Australian National University) Advanced Ceramic Diploma, High Distinction, 2007.
Sidney Myer Ceramic Art Award - Entry - ‘Bush Harlequin’ mosaic tile bowls installation - 2008
First prize - Ignition Ceramic Award - ‘Pink Mosaic Bowl’ - 2008
Each tile bowl was constructed from pre fired porcelain tiles I made in graduated colour ranges. The tiles were stacked inside bisque molds and held together with dots of low fire glaze. They were inverted onto a kiln shelf for the final firing to melt the glaze. Each bowl contained approximately 2500 tiles.
Stanthorpe Art Prize - ‘My Landscapes II’ - Acquistion - 2009
This was the beginning of my slip casting phase where coloured clay pieces were cast and revealed into the wall of slip cast vessels. Carving and piercing also became a feature of my work.
Watson Art Gallery - ‘Bowl Mosaic’ - Winner, Emerging Artist Support Scheme (graduate prize) 2008