PERSONAL STATEMENT

I am a dedicated visual artist with a passion for creating. My paintings of portraits and figurative subjects explore abstract line and fractured shapes to capture movement and emotive scenes. More recently I have been developing this style with still life and landscape painting. With nearly 20 years teaching Art, Studio Art, Visual Communication and Photography to secondary students, I have a vast experience in a range of artforms, mediums and design programs, occasionally freelancing in design.

EXPERIENCE

Art Practice

2019-Present

• SBS Portrait Prize Finalist and Prize Winner 2022
• National Emerging Art Prize - ACB Selects 2021
• Group exhibition run by Regional Australian Institute in Canberra. Collaboration to exhibit works representing the Riverina and rural parts of Australia 2022
• Creation and sale of original works
• Works exhibited in the ‘Small Artworks Prize’ run by Brunswick Street Gallery
• Art Forms: Painting, drawing and printmaking
• Media: Oils and acrylic paint, water-colour and inks

2006-Present 

Secondary Art Teacher

• Teaching Years 7-12 Art, Studio Art, Art, Visual Communication and Photography in a variety of art forms, materials, and techniques.
• Teaching Art Theory: Artists, Historical and Cultural Context, Aesthetics, Art Movements, Art Gallery roles and Gallery spaces
• Curating Art and Technology Exhibitions for College
• Experience as Head of Art Department
• School Event Photographer
• Various Professional Development with Artists and Designers

2017- Present

Freelance Design

• Logo Designs
• Wedding Invitations and Celebratory Events

EDUCATION

2001     Diploma in Education at Melbourne University

1999     Bachelor of Arts Fine Arts at Deakin University