Born: Perth, Western Australia
Resides and works in: Ferguson, Western Australia

Education & Training

1984-86: Bachelor of Fine Art/Craft (Jewellery & Silversmithing),                                Chisholm Institute of Technology (Monash University), Victoria,                                             1987: Diploma of Education, ECU, Western Australia

Selected Solo Exhibitions and Open Studios

2022: Sanctuary Cove Golf Resort, Bunbury, WA
2023: Sanctuary Cove Golf Resort, Bunbury, WA   2023 Open Studio, Ferguson WA                                     2024 Open Studio, Ferguson WA

Selected Group Exhibitions

2018-2024: Dardanup Art Spectacular, WA
2019: 9x5 Exhibition, Wynong Creek, NSW Highly Commended
2020: Dying to Speak, Palliative Care Australia
2021: Vasse Art Award, WA
2022: Pemberton Art Prize – Anonymous Prize
2022: And Then There Was Colour, Donnybrook Artisans Group – Highly Commended
2022: Transience, Spring Festival, Pemberton Arts Group
2022-2024: BCC Art Extraordinaire, Bunbury Cathedral College
2023: Army Art Exhibition, Fremantle, WA
2023: Cossack Art Awards, WA
2023: Colour in Small Places, Donnybrook Artisans
2024: 9x5 Exhibition, Mandurah Performing Arts Centre, WA
2024: Law Access Thank You Event, Law Society, Perth – By Invitation
2024: Collie Art Gallery – Cash and Carry, WA

Awards & Recognitions

2024: Ria Bignell Inaugural Art Prize – Winner
2019: 9x5 Exhibition, Wynong Creek, NSW – Highly Commended
2022: And Then There Was Colour, Donnybrook Artisans Group – Highly Commended
2022: Pemberton Art Prize – Anonymous Prize

Public Art

2022: Fremantle Street Gallery, Art Source & Fremantle City Council, WA
2022: Enlighten, Eaton Skate Park, Shire of Dardanup, WA
2023: Carramar Park, Shire of Dardanup – Permanent display of three abstract works
2024: Fremantle Street Gallery, Fremantle, WA

Professional Contributions

2018: Curatorial Team, Dardanup Art Spectacular
2019-2024: Curator, Dardanup Art Spectacular
2021: Artist in Residence, Dardanup Art Spectacular, Dardanup Visitor’s Centre

Workshops & Residencies

1987: Artist in Residence, Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands, WA
2019: Drawing in Nature Workshop, Cedeira, Portugal – Attendee
2020: Sketchbook Tour, Cathryn Parker, Odisha, India -Attendee                                             2022 Creative Visionary Program Nicholas Wilton (online)                                                                   2024: Abstracting the Landscape Workshop, Lewis Noble (online)
2024: Find Your Joy Workshop, Louise Fletcher (Online)

Design & Charity Projects

2024: Happs PF Shiraz Label Design Competition, Margaret River, WA
2024: Bravery Scarf Competition, Melbourne, VIC
2024: Art Incognito, Sydney, NSW
2023: Lifeline 20x20 Fundraising Exhibition, Juniper Gallery