CV
EDUCATION
2019 Master of Arts by Research, Federation University, Ballarat
2015 Master of Visual Arts, Monash University, Gippsland
2009 Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Vocational Pathways
2003 Graduate Diploma (Graphic Design), RMIT University
1993 Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts), The University of Melbourne
EXHIBITIONS
Solo
2019 ‘Raw Edges’ Post Office Gallery, Federation University , Ballarat
2019 ‘#daddyasbirds’ Long Gallery, Montsalvat, Eltham
2017 ‘Mapping Serendipity’ Didthul/Pigeon House Mountain, Morton National Park
2016 'Map of Contemplation' Darebin Parklands, Alphington
2016 'Stitching Place' Montsalvat, Eltham
2013 ‘Looking Back Out’ Ursa studiohouse, East Brunswick
2007 ‘Comfort Food Too’ APTE café, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Alphington
2005 ‘Little Old Bag’ The Doll’s House – A miniature gallery, Preston
2004 ‘OH 404’ City Peugeot, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Melbourne
2003 ‘Comfort Food’ Bramble Jelly, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Carlton North
Collaborations/Group (selected)
2020 ‘Walking, Talking, Listening, Learning’ with Paradoxa Collective, curated series of walking talks, Bunjil Reserve, Panton Hill
2019 ‘Haus Werk: The Bauhaus in Contemporary Art’ McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Langwarrin
2018 ‘Handle with Care’ Soulcraft Festival, The Meat Market, North Melbourne
2018 ‘Nillumbik Prize’ finalist exhibition, Montsalvat, Eltham
2017 ‘Refraction’ Switchback Gallery, Federation University, Gippsland
2017 'Materiality' Town Hall Gallery, Boroondara City Council, Hawthorn
2017 'No Woman is an Island' Blindside, Melbourne
2016 ‘Mary & Lou Senini Student Textile Art Award’ finalist exhibition, McClelland Gallery and Sculpture Park, Langwarrin
2016 ‘Nillumbik Prize’ finalist exhibition, Montsalvat, Eltham
2016 'Delve2016' Post Office Gallery, Ballarat
2015 'A Crafted History: People & Place' ArtSpace, Realm, Maroondah City Council, Ringwood
2014 'Belle Arti Prize Exhibition' Chapman and Bailey, Collingwood
2013 ‘Pattern Play’ with Penelope Aitken, Northern Exposure, Art in Windows, Northcote
2011 ‘High Craft’ with collective, Northern Exposure, Art in Windows, Northcote
RESIDENCIES
2020/21 Hållnäs Konstkoloni, Uppsala, Sweden (upcoming)
2015/16 Darebin Parklands, Alphington
EMPLOYMENT
Artist
Knox City Council ‘Words for Change’, Catholic Ladies College, Banyule Council, Maroondah City Council, Polygot Theatre ‘Expecting Something’
Teacher
2015 - 2018 The Craft Sessions
2014 Elwood College
2008 - 2014 Brighton Bay Art Design and Photography Program
2007 Vermont Secondary College
2001 Upwey High School
1995 - 1996 Orbost Secondary College
GRANTS
2020 ‘Career Development’ grant, Visual Arts Board, Australia Council
2019 ‘Arts & Cultural Development’ grant, Nillumbik Council (with Paradoxa Collective)
2016 'Pinpoint Art in Public Places' grant, Banyule City Council
2007 ‘Outside Eye’ recipient, allocated mentor Tracey McIrvine, Melbourne Fringe Festival
PRESS
Sara Savage 'Parellel Lines' interview, RRR radio 102.7fm June 14, 2017
Penny Webb “Creative Challenge” Sightline Critical Guide, The Age, August 18, 2006, p 13
Wolter Kuiper “Celebrating family’s passion of the Peugeot” Herald Sun, October 8, 2004, p38
Peter Cushworth, ed “OH 404” Torque, Peugeot Car Club of Victoria, October 2004, p14 -15
Carolyn Webb “Wheels of Creative Fortune” The Age, A3, September 12, 2004 p 2 -3
Blanche Clark, “Afternoon Tea and Sympathy” Herald Sun, September 13, 2003 p104