Artist Statement
I am currently investigating areas concerning Biomimicry - solutions inspired by natural science. My investigations lead me to 3 dimensional woven structures, and embedded technology.
I am compulsively curious about many aspects of science, particularly plant cellular structures, and enjoy contemplation of how to translate these natural constructs into useful fabrics.
I currently work on an AVL 24 shaft CompuDobby Loom and was able to experiment with mechanical and computerised jacquard systems at Fondazione Arte della Seta Lisio in Florence, Italy in 2012.
Stomata, 2012
Teaching
My teaching philosophy is based on learning the individual's needs, expectiations and directions. I like to be a mentor, enthuser and tweaker. I love helping people find their own learning direction.
My classes and workshops can include beginners techniques to advance structure, design and concept.
I have taught adults and children and thoroughly enjoy teaching all aspects of weaving.
I currently teach weekend workshops interstate as well as private students.
Background
I grew up within the textile industry, in my mother's retail textile business and later her yarn spinning factory where I developed a love for industrial textiles. My mother introduced me to weaving and I embellished that foundation with my own curiousity based learning and a jacquard course in Italy at Fondazione Lisio at age 18. A few years later I studied at Australian National University in the Textile Workshop and later received my BA with 1st class honors. From there I won a residency at Sturt Craft Centre in Mittagong, Australia where I stayed for the next 8 years in the Weaving Workshop. I then concentrated on developing a woven production based business, primarily selling hand-dyed woven scarves for retail outlets.
Abbreviated CV
2004 – 2012 Weaver in Residence / Tutor for Adult and Children's Classes, Weaving Workshop, Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong.
education
1999 – 2002 Bachelor of Arts (Visual) Textiles Major, 1st class honours, CSA, NITA, Australian National University
1996 Certificate in Jacquard Weaving, Foundazione Arte Della Seta Lisio, Florence, Italy
1995-6 Certificate of Design Fundamentals, TAFE
selected exhibitions
2014 Wrap Up, Pod – Craft ACT, Braddon, ACT
2013 New Work, Pod – Craft ACT, Braddon, ACT
2013 Floating Fibres, Sturt Cafe, Mittagong, NSW
2009 Threads of Influence, Sturt Gallery, Mittagong, NSW
2009 Front Show, Front Gallery, Lynham, ACT
2008 Convergence Small Expressions, Selected Exhibition, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Florida, USA
My teaching philosophy is based on learning the individual's needs, expectiations and directions. I like to be a mentor, enthuser and tweaker. I love helping people find their own learning direction.
My classes and workshops can include beginners techniques to advance structure, design and concept.
I have taught adults and children and thoroughly enjoy teaching all aspects of weaving.
I currently teach weekend workshops interstate as well as private students.
Background
I grew up within the textile industry, in my mother's retail textile business and later her yarn spinning factory where I developed a love for industrial textiles. My mother introduced me to weaving and I embellished that foundation with my own curiousity based learning and a jacquard course in Italy at Fondazione Lisio at age 18. A few years later I studied at Australian National University in the Textile Workshop and later received my BA with 1st class honors. From there I won a residency at Sturt Craft Centre in Mittagong, Australia where I stayed for the next 8 years in the Weaving Workshop. I then concentrated on developing a woven production based business, primarily selling hand-dyed woven scarves for retail outlets.
Abbreviated CV
2004 – 2012 Weaver in Residence / Tutor for Adult and Children's Classes, Weaving Workshop, Sturt Craft Centre, Mittagong.
education
1999 – 2002 Bachelor of Arts (Visual) Textiles Major, 1st class honours, CSA, NITA, Australian National University
1996 Certificate in Jacquard Weaving, Foundazione Arte Della Seta Lisio, Florence, Italy
1995-6 Certificate of Design Fundamentals, TAFE
selected exhibitions
2014 Wrap Up, Pod – Craft ACT, Braddon, ACT
2013 New Work, Pod – Craft ACT, Braddon, ACT
2013 Floating Fibres, Sturt Cafe, Mittagong, NSW
2009 Threads of Influence, Sturt Gallery, Mittagong, NSW
2009 Front Show, Front Gallery, Lynham, ACT
2008 Convergence Small Expressions, Selected Exhibition, Tampa Museum of Art, Tampa, Florida, USA