Artist Statement

I work with my hands, my brain and my heart.  Glass in various forms, from powdered, threads, chunks, to sheet allowing a variety of  outcomes.   Inspiration comes from  History, Colour, Design, Nature, Texture and the way light reflects off the surface  or through the glass. Environmental colours and tones from the outback or the coastal regions continually present a myriad of options. Boundaries are there to be pushed whether in construction, temperature ( very high to low), manipulation (torchwork, carving, raking, stretching etc), finishing ( sandblasting, coldworking ) , and  use of recycled glass  - reusing waste product.   Complementary materials are used to enhance or frame the glass pieces.I create both functional and non functional pieces ... - That may or may not be delicate - Are often unique - Are often textured - Chase depth and movement - Display a variety of styles and techniques  - always check the back !

Biography

The beauty and functional history of glass has been a long time fascination . In 2013 I began  working with this medium . I have attended many courses within Australia and overseas to develop skills, techniques and attempt to understand the behaviour of this amorphous material - glass. Instructional courses -a Diploma with International glass maestro Narcissus Quagliata over the last four years which has expanded my glass manipulation options, and  Shar Moorman - Australia Sculptured Glass - intense, rewarding and a privilege to work with such a knowledgeable and talented artist. I am Queensland based floating between my Blacks Beach, via Mackay workshop (Mosspit Glass) and Azure Glass's, Marian workshop.

Influences

Narcissus Quagliata, Amanda Simmons, Clare Belfrage,  Alexander Calder, Odki (Torchworker, France), Dorothy Hefner. Their abilities to transform glass to reflect the environment we exist in, via colour, texture and design.

Exhibitions

Current ongoing displays  … Cedar Gallery, Eungella. North Queensland , Whitsunday Voices,  Private Exhibition - Marian, Queensland, Blacks Beach -Mosspit Glass