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 Curriculum Vitae

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 Formal Academic Training in Art & Glass:

Studied at the Academy of Art, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Studied Stained Glass at the Academy of Art, Hasselt, Belgium.

Professional Studies:

Ludwig Schaffrath, (Stuttgart Art Academy), Ausglass Masterworkshop Glass & Architecture, Adelaide, S.A.
Johannes Schreiter, (Frankfurt Academy Fine Art), Masterworkshop Glass in Architecture, Caulfield Institute Technology, Melbourne, VIC.
Shar Feil Moorman (Sydney College of Arts), Master workshop Kilnforming, Underdale Campus, Adelaide S.A.
Gerhard Emmerichs, Masterworkshop Glass Painting, Ausglass, Melbourne, VIC.
Linda Lichtman (U.S.) & Greg Healey,(S.A) ,Ausglass Masterworkshop, Glass & Metal, Jam Factory, Adel. S.A.
John Croonenberg (Sculptor, Belgium), Bronze Casting Workshop, Belgium.
Marlies Knopps, (Artist Printmaker Ned.),Etching & Printmaking Masterclass, Netherlands.
William Glasper, (Bronze Sculptor), Bronze Casting Workshop, Seasart Gallery, Adelaide, S.A.

Memberships:

Leadlight, Decorative & Stained Glass Association. Aust.
Craftsouth, Accredited Member. S.A., Aust.
Ausglass , Australian Glass Artists Association.
Formerly: President of The Stained Glass Guild of S.A.

Exhibitions:

2005 Solo Exhibition, SALA Festival, ‘til Now’ A Retrospective, A.A.G. Gallery
2004 ‘Inside the Square’, Solo Exhibition, SALA Festival, A.A.G. Gallery.
2003 SALA Festival, Solo Exhibition ‘Persona’ Adelaide Artistic Glass Studio & Gallery.
2002 Solo Exhibition, SALA Festival, ‘Autonomous’ A.A.G. Gallery.
2001 SALA Week, Solo Exhibition, ‘Living with the Arts’ A.A.G. Gallery.
2000 SALA Week, Solo Exhibition, ‘A Celebration of Life’ A.A.G. Gallery.
1999 Ninth Annual Unley Art & Craft Exhibition, Hughes Gallery, Fullarton, S.A.
1999 ‘Unley About Art’ Group Exhibition, Fullarton Park Community Centre, S.A.
1999 Solo Exhibition, ‘The Glass Scintilla’ A.A.G. Gallery, SALA Week.
1998 Solo Exhibition, ‘Lightworks’, Adel. Artistic Glass Gallery, S.A.
1995 Zebra Gallery, Hahndorf, S.A.
1994 Adelaide Festival Fringe, Solo Exhibition. S.A.
1992 Zebra Gallery, Hahndorf, S.A.
1988 Alice Springs Acquisitional Exhibition, N.T. Australia.
1988 International Exhibition of Glass Craft, Tokyo, JAPAN.
1987 Eighth Annual Art Exhibition, Rotary Club, Unley, S.A.
1985 Multicultural Festival, Parks Community Centre, S.A.
1983 Cornish Festival, Kadina, S.A.
1982 Finchley Gallery, Adelaide, S.A.
1982-88 Royal Adelaide Show Craft Exhibition, S.A.
1982-86 Biennial Adelaide Festival, Craft Exhibition, S.A.

Publications:

2005 Guardian Messenger, Wed., 18th May, p.p.1 & 4.
2003 Sunday Mail, Home Section, Sun., 26th Oct., p.31
2003 Sunday Mail, Home Section, Sun., 28th Sep., p.2.
2000 Guardian Messenger, Wed., 3rd May, p.1.
1999 Guardian Messenger, Wed., 15th Sep., p.1.
1994 The Courier, Wed 23rd Feb. Fringe Festival Article.
1989 The Barossa & Light Herald, Wed., 10th May.
1989 The Leader, Angaston, Wed., 3rd May
1989 Classic Decorating Magazine,Vol. V #6.
1988 Catalogue of International Exhibition of Craft, JAPAN.
1988 Key Terms in Art & Design, Dr. J. Skull Glass p.68.
1986 SAM magazine, Vol.4, #9. Sept.
1985 Australasian POST, 18th April, p.48.
1985 Uniting 3, Vol. 4, 8th Mar., p.1.
1985 New Times, Mar., p.p. 6 &7.
1985 The Sydney Morning Herald, Wed. 6th Feb. p.3.
1985 Daily Mirror, Wed.,6th Feb. p.28.
1985 Niugini Nius, (New Guinea News) Wed., 6th Feb.
1985 Adelaide Advertiser, Tue., 5th Feb. p.1. 1984 S.A. Crafts Magazine, Spring Edition, article by P. Wormald. 1982 SAM Magazine, Sep. Article by R. Belchamber.
1982 Guardian, Wed. 23rd Feb.
1982 Dutch Cultural festival ’82 Art Exhibition Catalogue. May.

Teaching Positions:

1986-87 Tutor in Stained Glass, S.A. College of advanced Education.
1993 Tutor in Stained glass, S.P.A.R.C. Disability Assoc. Hampstead, S.A

Architectural Commissions:

Ecclesiastic (New):

Uniting Church, Menindee, N.S.W. - Single lancet, ‘Christ walking on Water’.
Christ Church, Kapunda, S.A. - Single lancet, ‘Christ the Sower’.
St. Hilarion Nursing Home Chapel, Lockleys, S.A., - Six lancets, three mosaic wall panels.
St. John’s Lutheran Church, Tanunda, S.A. – ‘Resurrection’ & ‘Light of the World’.
Echunga Uniting Church, S.A. – Single lancet, ‘I am the Way’.
Uniting Church, Menindee, N.S.W. - ‘The Crucifixion’.
Lutheran Church, Pinnaroo, S.A. – Three windows for Church Hall.
Uniting Church, Lock, S.A. - ‘Christ carrying Cross’.
St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church, Adel. S.A. – (Design only) Martin Luther triple lancet.
Heart of Jesus Nursing Home Chapel, S.A. - Altar window ‘The Sacred Heart’
St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Glenelg S.A. - Pair internal doors.
Kapara Nursing Home Chapel. S.A. – Altar window.

Ecclesiastic (Major Restoration & Conservation Projects):

St. Peter’s Anglican Church, Glenelg S.A. – Great East Window, triple lancet & rose etc.
Sacred Heart Catholic College Chapel, Somerton Park S.A. – Two lancet windows in nave.
St. Augustine’s Anglican Church, Port Augusta,S.A. – Single lancet & conservation report.
St. Cyprian’s Anglican Church, Nth. Adelaide, S.A. – Triple lancet windows (altar).
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Hindmarsh, S.A. – Two lancet windows.
St. Michael’s Anglican Church, Mitcham, S.A. – Single lancet window.
St. Aidan’s Anglican Church, Payneham S.A. – Triple lancets & traceries above altar & rose.
Mt. Gambier Catholic Church, S.A - Single Lancet & repairs to other windows.
St Mary’s Anglican Church, Wallaroo, S.A. – Single lancet window.
St. John the Baptist, Catholic Church, Plympton S.A. – Front Entry Windows & other repairs

Numerous other stained glass repairs and restoration projects, also in conjunction with or as specialist glass painter for, other Australian leadlight studios.

Works for Public and Commercial Buildings (selection):

Adona’s Restaurant, Adelaide S.A. – Feature internal panel.
Marryatville Hotel S.A. – Stained glass screen.
Eagle Foundry, Gawler S.A. – Commemorative window.
“Gouger Palace” Restaurant, Adelaide S.A. – Justicia window on mezzanine floor.
Hotel Brighton, S.A. – Bar window & feature door panels.
Grenfell Centre Building, Adelaide, S.A. – Design only of canopy stained glass.
Hyde Park Tavern, S.A. – Feature dining room windows.
Anzac Highway Motor Inn, Glenelg S.A. – Two Anzac commemorative windows.

Numerous other stained glass windows for private residences in South Australia and interstate, as well as many autonomous glass panels held in private collections in Belgium, England & The Netherlands.