CV

 

Experience

• Byron Art Fair - Byron Bay, August 2024

• Group Show - LINE Art Kind, Byron Bay, June 2024.

• Solo Show - PORTALS Art Kind, Byron Bay, April 2024. Abstract series.

• Solo Show - INNER WORLDS The Old Pacific, Newrybar, Sept 2023. Figurative series.

• Commissioned Artworks: Created over 60 commissioned artworks since 2001, for both private clients and commercial businesses including The Villa General luxury guesthouse Byron Bay. Utilized oil, acrylic, pastel and charcoal mediums depicting a wide range of subjects from detailed charcoal portraits to abstract oil paintings.

• Commercial Sign Writing and Murals: Created hand-painted signage for local clients such as Wide Open Road Cafe, Mahico Homewares and the Beach Hotel. Conceptualized and executed large mural for The Byron Bay General Store Cafe.

• Youth Workshop Facilitation: Hired by Lismore Regional Gallery to facilitate weekly art workshops for teens. Class numbers are steadily growing and the feedback is overwhelmingly positive.

• Musee Du Quai Branly - Paris, France: Selected as one of four artists to transcribe indigenous artworks. Resided and studied with indigenous community. Trained in aboriginal techniques to faithfully reproduce works on over 500m2 of museum ceiling space. Museum receives 1.3 million visits per year.

• Original Artworks: Entered & accepted to over 10 national and regional art exhibitions and competitions. Received 8 prestigious awards, written and received grants.

Education

Minneapolis College of Art & Design, MN – Children’s Book Illustration, 2015

Southern Cross University, NSW Australia - Bachelor of Visual Arts, 2009-2010

National Art School, Sydney Australia - Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2004 - 2005