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My work is primarily inspired by ornamental art from
the East and the West, subtly combining and fusing different designs
from Asia, the Middle East and India as well as Celtic patterns, Art
Nouveau and Art Deco - to name but a few. A strong element of my work
is the inspiration drawn from life's quirky and often comedic nature.
Whilst my creations are largely based on the traditional
method of mosaic, I endeavour to produce artwork that is distinct,
aesthetic and accessible, creating anything for interior or exterior
applications; from small scale pieces such as stepping stones to larger
scale projects such as murals, sculptures and ornamental pieces.
With community projects, I have found an area of my art that has
purpose and meaning with more than just ornamental value. It is this
that I am most passionate. In these community projects I enter with a humanitarian
spirit to assist others create collaboratively; to encourage a collective
learning initiative in a supportive and nurturing environment. My
aim is simple: to encourage the freedom of creative self-expression
and community spirit within a mosaic medium context.
Mosaic has allowed me to encompass a number of creative
pursuits in one venture: furniture restoration, interior design, web
design, architecture, gardening and even travel! I am a consummate
recycler and I love to browse through all kinds of places looking for
materials and bases to mosaic with - nothing gets past my eye, and
everything is judged by whether or not it can be tiled! Rarely do I come home empty handed. (I am known as the Dumpster Diva!)
Since 2009, I have spent my time honing my teaching skills,
teaching others passionate about the mosaic arts and I have quickly made a name
for myself attracting students nationwide to participate in mosaic classes
as well as travelling to teach. I have become known for not only being able to deliver
on the creation of my mosaic art, but also in successful delivery of educational
modules for young children right through to adults. As of 2011, I have facilitated
Visiting Artists workshops, drawing from the large pool of
talent and knowledge both here in Australia and overseas.
I am based in Canberra, Australia.
EXHIBITION HISTORY
2009
- MAANZ 30:30 Vision "Crusty Oceania"; 1 September - 11 October,
Brisbane Square Library, Brisbane, Australia
2008
- Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo; 22 - 24 February, EPIC,
Canberra, Australia
2007
- MAANZ 30:30 Vision "Insects Glimmering"; 30
November - 9 December, Balmain Watch House, Sydney, Australia
- Mosaic Association of Australia & New Zeland 2007 Symposium
Exhibition; 18 -
23 September, The Long Gallery, Hobart, Australia
- Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo; 23 - 25 February,
EPIC, Canberra, Australia
2006
- Mosaic Association of Australia Mosaic Arts Sydney Exhibition;
1 - 12 November, Newspace Gallery, Sydney, Australia
- Floriade's "Carnivale: The World on Show";
25 - 29 September, Canberra, Australia
2008
- 1st prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
- 2nd prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
- 3rd prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
- Reserve Champion, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
2007
- 1st prize, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
- Highly Commended, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
- Reserve Champion, Royal Canberra Show Crafts Expo, Glass and
Mosaics section
PUBLICATIONS
2011
2009
2008
- Mosaic
Art 4, an international portfolio of contemporary
mosaic art from 2008
2007
- Mosaic Art 3,
an international portfolio of contemporary mosaic art from 2007
2006
MEDIA
2008
2011
2012
FEATURES
AFFILIATIONS

CONTINUING MOSAIC EDUCATION
2009
- Sherri Warner Hunter, A Lighter Base for 3D Mosaics: Polystyrene
Forms and Polymer-Fortified
Concrete, Society of American Mosaic Artists (SAMA) Conference, San
Diego, CA, USA
- George Fishman, Anatomy of a Mural, SAMA Conference, San Diego,
CA, USA
- Sue Gianotti, Mosaic Design Basics: Using Colour, Value & Andamento,
SAMA Conference, San Diego, CA, USA
- Shug Jones, Perspective, Value & Colour: Working Realistically
in Mosaic, MAANZ Conference, Brisbane, QLD, Australia
2008
- Laurel True, Mosaic Mural Making Intensive, Institute of Mosaic Art, Oakland
CA, USA
- Divine Glass Design, Fusing & Slumping Glass, Canberra, ACT, Australia
2005
- Laurel True, Architectural Applications, Institute of Mosaic Art,
Oakland CA, USA
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