C.V
Curriculum Vitae
1967 Born Sydney, Australia
1986 -90 Tertiary Education - Sydney College of the Arts
B.A Major - Fashion and Textile Design,
Minor – Painting and drawing.
1989 -91 Freelance Illustrator and Fashion Designer
1991 Set up Studio in Rozelle, Sydney, began painting full time
1993 Artist in residence, 3 months , Paris
1999 Invited to attend 3rd International Artists Symposium, Budapest
2000-01 Artist in residence, 12 months, Barcelona
2007-13 Co founder, Director, curator Gallery Aloft, Sydney
2011 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien, Tahiti
2012 Relocated Gallery Aloft, Sydney
2013 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien, Tahiti
2013 Established textile brand, Bohemian Island Palace
2014 Established ‘Painting in Paradise’ Art & cultural retreats, Tahiti, French Polynesia
2014 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien Tahiti
2015 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien Tahiti
2016 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien Tahiti
2017 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien Tahiti
2018 Artist in Residence, Le Meridien Tahiti
2019 Artist in Residence, Sofitel Tahiti
2021 Winner, Holding Redlich Peoples Choice Award, Archibald 2021, Salon des Refusés, S.H Ervin Gallery
2022 Finalist, Portia Geach Memorial Award, SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2022 Winner, People's Choice Award, Portia Geach Memorial Award, SH Ervin Gallery
2023 Finalist, Portia Geach Memorial Award, SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2023 Selected as feature artist to exhibit 25 large scale artworks in the international departure lounge at Aeroport De Tahiti, Faa'a
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2021 Sydney Open Studio Exhibition
2020 Sydney Open Studio Exhibition
2019 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti, ENDANGERED
2018 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti, POSTCARDS FROM PARADISE
2017 The Artist's Studio/Gallery, Sydney RETURN FROM PARADISE
2017 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti, RETURN TO PARADISE
2016 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti, MANA
2015 RUST, Avalon, Sydney, Polynesian Pop
2015 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti Blood & Ink
2014 RUST, Avalon, Sydney, Bohemian Island Palace
2014 Tusk Gallery, Melbourne, Urban Amazons
2013 Studios Aloft, Sydney, Bohemian Island Palace
2013 L’Atelier du Meridien, Tahiti, Bohemian Wahine
2013 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Island Time
2012 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Lead and Lace
2011 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Postcards from Polynesia
2011 L’Atelier du Meridien, Tahiti, Postcards from Polynesia
2010 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, El Teatro de la Vida (After Barcelona)
2010 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Limited Edition
2009 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, About Face
2009 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Divas, Sirens, Domestic Goddesses
2008 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, ONE
2008 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, The Shadow Side
2007 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Grand Opening Show
2007 Zohara Gallery, Adelaide, Fiesta
2006 Artists Studio Gallery, Sydney, Mahalo
2005 Artists Studio Gallery, Sydney, Women in Wanting
2005 Artists Studio Gallery, Sydney, Boudoir
2003 Artists Studio Gallery, Sydney, Zapatos
2002 Artists Studio Gallery, Sydney, Calientita
2001 Cellar de Can Ginestar, Barcelona, Spain, Daydreams Nightmare
2000 The Studio, Sydney, Adios Amigos
1999 PCL Exhibitionists, Sydney, La Gitana
1999 Regent Street Gallery, Desnuda
1998 Regent Street Gallery, Life Study
1997 The Studio, Sydney, Blue
1996 Galleria Nayoma, Sydney, Grand Opening
1995 Albion Street Gallery, Sydney, Femme
1994 Howard Leonard Gallery, Sydney, Sketch Book
1993 Cornucopia Gallery, Sydney, Still life
1992 Balmain East Gallery, Sydney, Celestial Banquet
1992 Balmain East Gallery, Sydney, Aphrodites Gift
1992 Avoca Art Gallery, Central Coast NSW, Monsteria Deliciosa
1992 Balmain East Gallery, Sydney, Succulent Garden
1991 Balmain East Gallery, Sydney, Poppy’s Love
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2023 SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney, Finalist 2022 Portia Geach Memorial Award
2022 Galerie Winkler, Pape'ete, Tahiti, Christmas collective exhibition
2022 SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney, Finalist 2022 Portia Geach Memorial Award
2021 SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney, 2021 Archibald Salon des Refusés
2021 Galerie Winkler, Pape’ete, Tahiti, ART HINE
2020 Galerie Winkler, Pape’ete, Tahiti, EXPO COLLECTIVE
2019 Galerie Winkler, Pape’ete, Tahiti, CHRISTMAS SHOW
2016 Gallery Different, London, U.K, FACE
2013 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, M.A.D II
2012 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, 5 year Anniversary Exhibition
2012 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, M.A.D I
2009 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Two
2009 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Divas, Sirens, Domestic Goddesses
2008 Gallery Aloft, Sydney, Misfits
2006 Delshan Gallery, Melbourne, Introductions
2001 Sala Macau, Barcelona, Spain, Mal Suenos
1999 M.O.M 12th District Gallery, Budapest, Hungary, Napvadasz
1998 Openhouse Gallery, Sydney, Bloom
1995 Powerhouse Museum, Sydney, A history of Embroidery
1994 Albion Street Gallery, Sydney, Nude
1993 Hilton Hotel, Sydney, City Art Expo
1992 A.A.A. Framers Gallery, Sydney, Grand opening
1989 Sydney Town Hall, S.C.A Graduates Show, Tin Trumpets and Spice Nuts
1989 Departure Terminal , Circular Quay, S.C.A. Graduates Exhibition, Exotic Monsters
WORKSHOPS/ART RETREATS
2023 Conducted 2 Painting in Paradise 7 day art and cultural immersion retreats for international students in Tahiti, guests were hosted by the Hilton Hotel Tahiti, workshops hosted in a private residence in Arue
2023 Held 5 Weekend painting workshops for residents in Tahiti hosted in a private residence in Arue
2022 -23. Weekend Intensive Workshops, Sydney Studio
2020-21 Peach Black , Life Drawing Club, Sydney
2019 Conducted 'Painting in Paradise' Art Retreat, Tahiti, Bora Bora & Huahine
2018 Conducted 'Painting in Paradise' Art Retreat, Tahiti & Bora Bora
2017 Conducted 'Painting in Paradise' Art Retreat, Tahiti & Bora Bora
2016 Conducted 'Painting in Paradise' Art Retreat, Tahiti & Bora Bora
2015 Conducted 'Express Yourself Tahiti' painting workshop,Tahiti
2014 Conducted 'Express Yourself Tahiti' painting workshop,Tahiti
2010 Print making Workshop, Art Vault Mildura, Victoria
2002 Audrey Rhoda Studio, Life Drawing workshop, Sydney
2001 Mabel Abril, Sculpture workshop, Molins de Rei, Barcelona
1999 International Artists Symposium and Painting Workshop, Budapest, Hungary
1998 C.A.S.A studios, Life Drawing Workshop, Sydney