eve mcconnell
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My artwork tells a story in visual language about the interconnectedness between all things. It represents the feeling of the subject. My style is organic and interpretive, in multi-media, with layers and usually with 3Dfeatures. In my ceramic works, I like the clay itself to be the feature. I feel an obligation to the user of my functional wares that the works be practical and honest, whilst carrying my organic expression. My artclay pieces are often fragile, their delicate nature being a contradiction-in-terms of the endurance and toughness of clay. I like all my work to invite a tactile response. I hope they bring an earthy element into the places they will occupy. I aim to invoke connectedness with the elements, and with our place in the continuum of all life forms. I hope their quirkiness helps people access a sense of hope in this wild world. academic qualifications 2005 Cert 3 Visual Arts, Illawarra TAFE, Bega Campus, NSW 2002 Cert 2 Visual Arts, Illawarra TAFE, Bega Campus, NSW 1999 Cert 3 Studio Ceramics, Illawarra TAFE, Bega Campus, NSW 1999 Teacher Orientation Program, Orana School for Steiner Education 1994 Cert 2 Studio Ceramics, Illawarra TAFE, Bega Campus, NSW 1994 Cert Ceramics – handbuilt pottery and decorative techniques 1993 Needlecraft Skills, Illawarra TAFE, Bega Campus, NSW 1978-82 Bachelor of Arts (part) Macquarie University, NSW 1969/70 NSW Teaching Certificate, Armidale Teachers’ College, NSW
professional development2005 Curatorial Workshop, Rita Lauzauskis, Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega, NSW 2005 Scraffito painting technique, Annie Franklin, Wapengo, NSW 1999 Watercolour painting workshop, Orana School for Steiner Education, ACT 1999 Printing on Clay & Slip Inlay workshop , Sonia Pratt, Cooma TAFE, NSW 1994 “From the Ground Up” primitive claywork workshop, Alan Watt, Tanja, NSW 1983 Primitive glazing and raku firing, Joy Georgeson, Rocky Hall, NSW
relevant professional experience2002-2007 Relief Gallery Sitter, Spiral Gallery, Bega, NSW 2002 “Viking Boat” clay handbuilding project with Lauraine Parker Mumbulla School 2003 Relief Gallery Attendant, Ish Gallery, Tilba, NSW 2001 /2000 Teacher at Earth Women’s Gathering Clay Workshops, Tathra, NSW 2001 Woodfiring Assistant for Yuri Weidenhoffer, Mumbulla School, Bega, NSW 2001 Creator of integrated school claywork program for Mumbulla Steiner School, Bega, NSW 2000 Children’s Clayplay Days and workshops, Mumbulla Steiner School, Bega, NSW 1988/89 Ceramics Teacher, Mumbulla Steiner School, Bega, NSW 1991-2002 part-time Classroom Teacher ,Mumbulla Steiner School, Bega, NSW 1994 Teacher, Tathra After- School Art Group, Tathra, NSW 1983-88 Relief Art Teacher, Bombala High School, Bombala, N.S.W. 1982 Studio Assistant for Ian Jones, Laughing Frog Pottery, Gundaroo, NSW 1981-83 Manager/Gallery Assistant, Cuppacumbalong Arts and Crafts Centre, Tharwa, ACT 1971-91 Teacher, NSW Dept. of Education, Sydney and Regional NSW
solo exhibitions
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