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Touching Space brochure
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Rosebery School Public Art progress
Jonathon Partridge and I have completed the first major part of a public art project amongst the wild and stunning scenery of Rosebery on the west coast of Tasmania.
Workshopped Sydney August 2010
Lake Burbury cabinet was chosen to exhibit in the annual Workshopped collection this year. It is now being housed in the new Workshopped Shop in Surry Hills.
Winter Lights, Kirra Gallery, Melbourne July 2010
A selection of my lights formed part of this beautiful winter exhibition.
Handmark Gallery, Hobart January 2010
Lake Burbury, one of a new series of furniture inspired by my travels and celebrating Tasmania’s spectacular environment, is currently being exhibited with a selection of work by print and furniture designers.
White Christmas, Craft Victoria December 2009
Firefly and Glass Pod lights have been exhibited as part of Craft Victoria’s beautiful annual Christmas exhibition.
Public art, Snug Primary School 2009
Tasmania's public art scheme has generously supported the development of public art around the state. I developed seating and sculptures for Snug Primary School in conjunction with Forrest Whitten in 2009, as part of this important scheme.
Short-listed at the Tasmanian Design Award 2009
My recent venture into design for children with the Hobby Hoppy family received recognition in this Tasmanian competition. Inspired by the hobby horse, the Hobby Hoppy is designed to attach to a broom handle and thus transforming an existing object.
DOT: Port of Departure Biennial Exhibition, Hobart November 2009
The cabinet Lake Burbury was exhibited at Designed Object Tasmania’s (DOT) biennial exhibition, which showcases Tasmania's finest designers.
Clarence Prize for Excellence in Furniture Design, Hobart July-August 2009
The prize aims to promote excellence in the areas of art, craft and design. The new Tallboy design – inspired by my travels and celebrating Tasmania’s spectacular environment - received the Emerging Artist prize.
Design Island Bay of Fires workshop, May 2009
I was selected to attend the Design Island workshop at Bay of Fires Lodge. This unique event involves a small group of designers who are invited to this isolated and inspiring environment to explore and critically discuss design. The workshop was facilitated by David Trubridge.
Urban Enlightenment, Design Island, Hobart May 2009
In a vacant office window, the pod lights are an unexpected addition to Hobart’s urban streetscape. Best viewed at night, the Pods offer the observant viewer a moment of wonder in the bustle of the city.
designed; made Hobart May 2009
The furniture designers association (fda) hold 2 markets each year – one during Design Island and the other in December. The market features a wide range of designer-made objects including furniture, jewellery, homewares, fashion, textiles, accessories and gifts. Meet the makers, hear the stories behind their work and support some local designers on the Sunday before Mothers’ Day.
Launch Pad, Melbourne & Brisbane 2008
Aimed at developing the careers of Australian product designers, Launch Pad exhibited another impressive selection of Australian design this year. Light 67 was selected as a finalist for this sought after program and has been exhibited at the Melbourne Museum (24 July – 10 August), and now at Artisan in Brisbane (4 September – 5 October).
Workshopped, Sydney August 2008
The largest event of Sydney Design 08, Workshopped was held in the heart of the CBD in Chifley Plaza this year. The Glass Pods and Floor Pods were chosen for this exhibition profiling design excellence.
In the field of everlastings, Hobart June 2008
My good friend Mandy Renard and I launch our first joint exhibition on Friday June 13 at Handmark Gallery, Salamanca Place, Hobart.
Created to the theme of everlastings, Mandy’s beautiful prints will feature next to a new series of lights and tables from myself. The exhibition will run until July 1.
Pods In situ, Design Island, Hobart May 2008
A group of Hanging Pods is installed in one of Salamanca Place’s famous flame trees as part of the Design Island program. Seeing the lights in context offers an insight into the inspiration for the work. Hanging Pods are also installed in Tricycle Café inside Salamanca Arts Centre for viewers to see close up and personal. Sponsored by Arts Tasmania. More
New Work 08, Design Island, Hobart May 2008
Light 67 is featured in this select exhibition profiling six of Tasmania’s leading furniture designers at the Atrium, Henry Jones Art Hotel and IXL Design. The Furniture Designers Association represents and promotes excellence in the professional practice of contemporary furniture design. More
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I have been featured as one of the next 30 emerging designers by (inside) magazine in Issue 50, 2008. More
Latitude 10-12 April, DesignEX Sydney
Touching Space has been chosen to exhibit in Latitude at DesignEX 2008.
Latitude 2008 brings together outstanding designs from Launch Pad, Workshopped, the Bombay Sapphire Design Discovery Award and Home Beautiful Product of the Year Awards.
Sponsored by Home Beautiful and Monument, DesignEX 2008 will be held in Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from Thursday 10-Saturday 12 April.More
Design Island May 2008
Design Island is a two-week fiesta of design workshops, exhibitions and events held across Tasmania in May.
Touching Space has been awarded a $2000 grant from ArtsTas to exhibit Pods In Situ in Salamanca Place.
We will also be involved in New Work 08, a group exhibition of the 6 best applicants from across Tasmania.
Watch this space for more...
Putting art into public spaces
ArtsAtWork runs an inspiring program to create public art in Tasmania. Forrest Whitten and I are creating a seating area for Lansdowne Crescent Primary School, West Hobart.
Christmas exhibition Handmark Gallery
Firefly and Foreverlasting lights were launched into Tasmania at the Christmas group exhibition at Handmark Gallery, Salamanca Place, Hobart in December 2007, shortly after my arrival back on the island. More
Winner! Peoples Choice Award Workshopped 2007
Workshopped is a unique, sought after exhibition that exists "to nurture Australian design excellence and facilitate successful commercial relationships between designers, industry and the market, both locally and internationally".
Balga, Firefly and Xanthorrhea lights were chosen to exhibit at Workshopped in September 2007, and won the People’s Choice Awards. More
Short-listed with Australia’s best for LaunchPad 2007
LaunchPad is one of Australia’s most prestigious furniture design exhibitions and was held in Sydney in September 2007. Firefly and Balga lights were short-listed. More
Touching Space debut solo exhibition June 2007
Touching Space was launched into the design ether from June 15-July 2 of 2007 in Perth, WA. With support from an ArtsWA New Concepts Grant, I was able to create a new series of lights that draw inspiration from the wild and beautiful West Australian flora. More