Artist Statement

LUX: Latin for LIGHT

As a painter, printmaker and photographer, my interests and influences are varied. However, a common thread in my works is the reproduction of patterns.

Recent visits to Barcelona and Europe have heightened my interest in decorative surface treatments such as mosaics, murals, brickwork, floor tiles, stained glass, upholstery and ironwork. I am inspired by architecture, interiors and artworks from Art-Nouveau, Secessionists, Modernisme, and Jugenstill, as well as the Arts and Crafts, and Art Deco movements.

I like to use these patterns as backgrounds to watercolour portraits and also for linocut scenes. I feel that a pattern from something that is personal or related to a building imbues meaning to the artwork.

I often use recycled, hand-made materials or even discarded objects. Currently I favour Khadi paper which is handmade from recycled rags. In the past, I have used, among other things, discarded train tickets, paper bags and cigar boxes. I have chosen these materials as a reaction to our consumer-driven society and wastage.

Artist CV

Education

2010 – 2013 Diploma of Visual Arts, VU & CAE, Melbourne

Solo Exhibitions

2014 FACETS, MREAM ArtsSpace, Melbourne

2011 Appendages of Dreams, Foyer Gallery, Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne

2008 LUXurious reCYCLE, Atrium, Australia on Collins Centre, Melbourne

2006 The Colours of Travel, Atrium, Australia on Collins Centre, Melbourne

Residencies

2015 August, Jiwar Creation and Society, Barcelona

2014-15 Artist in Residence, MREAM ArtsSpace, Melbourne

2014 February, Can Serrat, Barcelona

Group Exhibitions

2015 Open Studios, Jiwar Creation & Society, Barcelona

2015 Unframed Untamed, MREAM ArtsSpace, Melbourne

2014 Open Studios, Can Serrat, Barcelona

2014 Autumn Salon, MREAM ArtsSpace, Melbourne

2013 SilkCut Award exhibition, Glen Eira, Melbourne

2013 CAE Graduates, Tacit Contemporary Art Gallery, Melbourne

2012 FIVE, Virtual Exhibition, 3dvas.com

2012 VU Art Prize, Level 17 Gallery, Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne

2011 VU Art Prize, Level 17 Gallery, Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne

2010 VU Art Prize, Level 17 Gallery, Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne

2009 Me and My Toyota, Toyota Community Spirit Gallery, Melbourne

2008 Bold and Beautiful, MREAM Gallery, Melbourne

2008 Postcard Show, Linden Gallery, Melbourne

2008 Pioneers, MREAM Gallery, Melbourne

2007 Starving Artist Memorial Award, Circus Gallery, Melbourne

2007 Plastic Photo Show, Incinerator Gallery, Melbourne

2007 FITZ Award, Shepparton Arts Festival

2006 Plastic Photo Show, Town Hall Gallery, Melbourne

2005 Plastic Photo Show, Red Gallery, Melbourne

Bibliography

2007 Avant Card Postcard

Campbell, Georgina (compiler) Plastic Photo Show , Lulu.com 2008, p.24

Collections

Victoria University Offices, Melbourne

Private Collections, Melbourne, Tokyo, Barcelona, Washington

Curatorial

2014 FACETS, MREAM ArtsSpace, Melbourne

2014 Art in Public Places, Cocoa Latte Cafe, Melbourne, co-curated

2013 Art in Public Places, Cocoa Latte Cafe, Melbourne, co-curated

2011 Appendages of Dreams, Foyer Gallery, Victoria University City Campus, Melbourne

2009 Housing: The Art of Community, Dancing Dog Cafe, Melbourne, co-curated

2008 LUXurious reCYCLE, Atrium, Australia on Collins Centre, Melbourne

2007 Industrial, MREAM Gallery, Melbourne, co-curated

2007 Green, MREAM Gallery, Melbourne, co-curated