Artist Statement

I enjoy working with material on offer, recycled and found. My furniture is a sculptural extension- immediate and includes natural elements.

Biography

Part of Toowoomba art scene for 30yrs, with 20yrs at USQ Arts tech and teaching support. Public sculpture and furniture plus exhibitions in Toowoomba, Brisbane and further afield.

Influences

George Nakashima, Gay Hawkes, Dan Mack

Awards

Several public art commissions: 2018 Public sculpture, ‘Crimson Flash’, Pittsworth 2017 Design work of paving inserts, for QIC at Grand Central Toowoomba 2012 Design stage sets for USQ Artsworx productions: ‘A Toby Show’ and ‘Richard III’ 2012 Trophies for Condamine Awards for environmental sustainability, Toowoomba 2009 One-month artist-in-residency, Crush Festival, Bundaberg Qld 2007-08 Design public sculpture (windmill) for USQ 40yr anniversary 2007 Private commission, furniture (stainless steel, glass and timber) 2007 Public artworks for Toowoomba City Council, lighting covers for park redevelopment 2006 Trophies for Sustainability Awards, through Dept. of Environment 2005-06 Trophies for Southern Qld Export Awards, through Dept. of State Development 2005-06 Ceremonial furniture for chapel at St. Peter’s Lutheran College, Indooroopilly 2005 Mentor, Youth Arts Queensland 2004 Highly commended prize, Crows Nest Sculpture Competition, Qld 2003-04 Public sculptures, Melbourne Street, West End, BCC (with S. Rayner) 2002 Public sculpture, Education House, Mary St, Brisbane (with S. Rayner) 2001 Arts Queensland Grant, Product Development and Project Organization, for collaborative exhibition with textiles artist, Sarah Rayner 2000 RADF Concept Development Grant, Toowoomba City Council 1999 Public Sculpture, ‘Cloud Trees’, Toowoomba City Council

Exhibitions

Many Downlands' since 1992. Involvo Evolvo at TRAG and Craft Qld 2000. SOFA Chicago 2001 Shed Sutra solo exhibition TRAG and Craft Qld 2004 The One Car Show, TRAG 2006