Tags for This Work

• Assemblage
• Fabric
• Lace
• Shelf Work

• Boxes
• Found Objects
• Painting

• Collage
• Installation
• Sewing

Inspiration for This Work

My current body of work explores how objects are displayed around the home. Many people use lace doylies to protect shelves, mantle pieces and table tops when displaying objects. In this work, the lace is hand stitched to found fabrics, and stretched over a found frame. The lace becomes the object of display.

Student Biography

When were you born?

I was born in Sydney, Australia in 1985.

What inspired you to become an artist or designer?

When I was in high school, my Year 12 art teacher introduced me to the work of Australian artist John Firth-Smith. I fell in love with his work and realised that I wanted to paint and make art for the rest of my life.

Who would you like to work in collaboration with or create something for?

My two favourite artists at the moment are Lawrence Carroll and Doris Salcedo. I would love to collaborate with either of these two fantastic artists.

How has your work evolved over the past 3 years?

My work has dramatically changed during my four years at COFA. Initially I painted heavily textured paintings using sand and cement mixed in with paint. The second year painting course focused on materiality and alternative supports for painting. This is when my work began to go in a new direction. I am currently combining my love for painting and found objects, to create installations that explore the way we display objects around the home.

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