My work is generally connected to nature – the interaction of human presence within the landscape. It is concerned with the transience of existence, fragility, mutability, layering, transparency and movement. My initial process of exploration focuses on colours, textures and patterns of plants, shells, rocks and remains of habitation, whatever happens to be at specific sites. Finished pieces reflect the use of a diverse range of media, materials, and processes: fabric, dyes, printing, papermaking, stitching and painting are all used to describe the environment.

education

2003   Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training (updated)

2002   Master of Arts (Visual and Performing),

            Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga

1998   Certificate IV in Workplace Training, Category II

1976   Shillito School of Colour and Design - part-time honours year

1973-1975   Shillito School of Colour and Design—Distinction

1972   HSC

solo exhibitions

2005  ‘Notes from Nature’  Spiral Gallery, Bega

2002-03  ‘Littoral Landscape’ Bega Valley Regional Gallery

2002  ‘Littoral Landscape’ Gallop Gallery, Charles Sturt University,

           Wagga Wagga

1999  'Inner Visions',  Spiral Gallery, Bega

selected group exhibitions

Since the early 1990's-Bega Valley Art Awards-yearly

Merimbula Art Exhibition-yearly. Plus other local shows.

2006    'Making Do 2' - ANCA Gallery - Canberra

2006    ‘Abracadabra’ - Textile exhibition - Spiral Gallery

2006    ‘More Colours of the Coast’- 3 person show - Merimbula

2005    ‘Colours of the Coast’ -3 person show - Merimbula

2005    ‘’ - SE Modern Art Group at the BVRG

2004    ‘Ourland’ - Horsham Regional Gallery

2003    ‘Figure in the Landscape', SE Modern Art Group at the BVRG

2001    'The Power of Black and White',  SE Modern Art Group at the BVRG

1999    'Earth, Experience and Interpretation', SE Modern Art Group, BVRG

             curated by Andrew Sibley. His comment on my work -

            "Two of the most successful paintings in the exhibition. To quote Picasso

             'There is always a battle between the artist and his work of art -

             if he is lucky, the work of art wins.' "

1998-99  December/January- Wood Works Gallery, Bungendore

1998     November - Hunter's Hill Gallery

1998     February - 'Small Pictures, Great Harmony' Art Exhibition, Nakano City,

             Japan, for the Nagano Winter Olympic Memorial Culture Program

1998    January/February - Wood Works Gallery, Bungendore

1997    July-August - Wood Works Gallery, Bungendore-a joint exhibition

             of seven south coast artists.

1997    Boyd Fine Art Gallery, Camden, Aust. Soc. of Min. Art

1997    'Progressions',  SE Modern Art Group at the Bega Valley

             Regional Gallery

1996    'Rebirth of a Passion', Holdsworth Gallery, Sydney

1995    'Aspects' -SE Modern Art Group at the Bega Regional Gallery

1995    Southern District Quilt Festival, Cobargo

1994    Melbourne Quilt Exhibition

1994    'Colours of Australia' - Sydney Quilt Festival

professional practice

2000-Present    Workplace Assessor/Case Manager

1993– Present  Private Art Teacher

1997-1999         Workplace Trainer

                            Marketing and Management (Cultural Industries)

1976-1987         Textile Designer in Australia and United Kingdom

publications

2004     'Echoes', quarterly journal of the International Felt makers Association

2002     'Textile Fibre Forum' Vol. 22. Issue 3, No.71

2000      Miniature Art of Australia

collections

Private collections in Australia, United Kingdom and USA

associations and affiliations

• Spiral Gallery Co-operative

• Bega Valley Regional Gallery

• South East Modern Art Group

• Merimbula and District Art Group

• The Australian Forum for Textile Arts

• Sapphire Coast Marine Society

• Craft ACT

awards

2005       Best contemporary Painting, Merimbula Art Exhibition

2004       Highly Commended  - Mixed Media, Merimbula Art Exhibition

2003      ‘Figure in the Landscape’- SEMA Group, BVRG  - Highly Commended

2003       Best of Show, Merimbula Art Exhibition

2002       Best Contemporary Painting,  Merimbula Art Exhibition

2001       Best Painting in Acrylic or Mixed Media,

                Best Contemporary Painting, MDAG

2000       Best Acrylic Painting, Highly Commended Best Contemporary, MDAG

1999       Highly Commended, Bega Valley Regional Gallery Art Awards

1999       Best Contemporary Painting,  Highly Commended

                Best Contemporary, MDAG

1998       Best Contemporary Painting, Merimbula Art Exhibition

1997       Best Painting Overall, Highly Commended in the

                Best Creative Original Craft, MDAG

1996       Two Highly Commendeds for Best Creative Original Craft, MDAG

1995       Highly Commended, Water Media, Merimbula Art Exhibition

1995       First Prize, Highly Commended, and the Viewers Choice,

                Southern District Quilt Festival, Cobargo

1994       Highly Commended, Melbourne Quilt Exhibition

contact

Tel: 02 6494 3171 Mob: 0427 922 321