I belief in art and design as a vehicle to self empowerment, improvement and remediation. The position of the expert and a novice is a misguided and arrogant take on life and teaching since art teaches as all continuously and in most surprising ways. The role of the tutor is to facilitate a safe avenue for expression and dialogue.
Initially trained as an Occupational Therapist, later as a architectural designer and qualified builder and more recently as a parent , scout leader and a Fine Art student with prizes, I have been involved in collaborations, commissions and teaching for 30 years. Working in diverse locations and with, clients, people with disabilities and children in individual, family, group and community theater projects.
Material costs. Basic materials provided (pencil, charcoal, paper, acrylic paints, brushes)
Summary of qualifications
Bachelor of Fine Arts. Griffith University. In progress.
Certificate iv in Building- Low Rise Construction. Queensland TAFE
Certificate iii in Carpentry- carpentry, wet areas, structural landscaping. Queensland TAFE.
Bachelor of Architecture. University of Queensland. Discontinued.
Bachelor of Occupational Therapy with Honors (iiA).
Professional experience
(2017-2021)Tutor, Student Support Services, Skilltech
(2020) Director and stage designer, Community Theater
(2017-2020) Fabricator/installer , Griffith University Art Museum
(2014-17) Design and Fabrication of mobile/temporary office, cabin and art studio
(2016-18) Art educator- work experience in primary and secondary schools (Blue Card 1041219/2)
(2008-2017) Carpenter-Sole Trader. Domestic building including: decks, verandahs, bathrooms, kitchens, disable access, renovations, extensions, landscaping.
(2014) Internship and casual employment. Urban Arts Projects.
(2012) Stair installations. Stairmaster Timber Joinery Co.
(2011). Commercial carpentry. Multicity Group
(2011) Work rehabilitation. Maximus Solutions Australia. (functional capacity assessments, workplace modification assessments, supported wage assessments, ongoing support assessments).
(2010) Stage and scenery construction. Queensland Theatre Company
(2009-2010). Partnership-Landscape design and construction .Inside-Out Projects.
(2009) Owner Builder- house renovation
(2002-2008) Labourer ,carpentry apprentice. Domestic constructions
(2000-2002) Apprentice with Denis Cross. Builder (Lic. 129471C)
(1995-2000) Occupational Therapy: Ergonomics, Work rehabilitation, Cerebral Palsy Queensland, Housing Commission.
Interests and awards
Scouts and community theatre. Volunteer (2018-2021)
Painting, sculpture and textile art- private commissions, private sales Furniture design and construction
(2017) Finalist in Lethbridge 10,000 (painting). Finalist in Brisbane Art Prize (painting).
Academic Achiever Award in Fine Arts.
Agnew Prize in Occupational Therapy for research.
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