Professional Profile
Dynamic and highly skilled contemporary artist and exhibitions professional with over a decade of experience in the arts sector. Expertise in curating and managing large-scale public art projects, including installation, curation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track-record of delivering innovative and impactful art experiences in gallery, festival, and public spaces. Adept at using creative and strategic thinking to bring artistic visions to life, with a strong commitment to enhancing community engagement through art.
Education
Masters of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts) Awarded High Distinction- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Honours in Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), Awarded First-Class Honours- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Graduate Certificate of University Learning and Teaching- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts)- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Core Competencies
Installations Managed/Handled Highlights
Experience
Exhibition Officer | Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) | Launceston, Tasmania | 2021– 2024
Installation Technician | Various Roles | Tasmania | 2009 – 2017
Highlights:
Teaching/Mentoring Positions
YAC | Tasmania |2020
Curatorial Experience
Various Roles | Tasmania | 2009 – 2017
Highlights:
Theatre Technician
Backstage Technician (Live Lighting and Cues) | The Home, Junction 2016, Launceston | 2016
Dynamic and highly skilled contemporary artist and exhibitions professional with over a decade of experience in the arts sector. Expertise in curating and managing large-scale public art projects, including installation, curation, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track-record of delivering innovative and impactful art experiences in gallery, festival, and public spaces. Adept at using creative and strategic thinking to bring artistic visions to life, with a strong commitment to enhancing community engagement through art.
Education
Masters of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts) Awarded High Distinction- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Honours in Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), Awarded First-Class Honours- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Graduate Certificate of University Learning and Teaching- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Bachelor of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts)- University of Tasmania (UTAS)
Core Competencies
- Public Art Management
- Exhibition Curation and Planning
- Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration
- Project Management and Coordination
- Art Handling and Installation
- Technical Proficiency (3D Modelling, CAD, Adobe Suite)
- Creative Problem Solving
- Community Engagement
- Artistic Vision and Execution
- Budget Management and Procurement
- Event Planning and Coordination
- Installation Safety and Risk Management
Installations Managed/Handled Highlights
- MONA FOMA Exhibitions (2018 – 2021): Contributed as an installation technician, ensuring the seamless execution of complex, multi-site art installations.
- Inside Out, David Keeling, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2015
- Luminous Worlds, Wesfarmers Collection, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2015
- Charles Blackman and Family, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2014
- Afghanistan, John Martinkus, Australian War Memorial, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2014
- Framing Conflict: Iraq and Afghanistan, Australian War Memorial, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2012
- Shaun Gladwell: Afghanistan, Shaun Gladwell, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2012
- Sydney Nolan: The Gallipoli Series, Sydney Nolan, Australian War Memorial, UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2011
Experience
Exhibition Officer | Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) | Launceston, Tasmania | 2021– 2024
- Managed the curation, installation, and organization of major exhibitions, ensuring adherence to artistic vision and budget constraints.
- Coordinated with artists, curators, and community stakeholders to deliver high-quality exhibitions and public art initiatives.
- Lighting design and installation.
- Exhibition Furniture design and construction.
- Leading exhibition development meetings.
- Supervision of other staff and contractors.
- Provided technical support and expertise in the creation and installation design for an exhibition of suspended sculptural pieces.
- Lead installation technician responsible for managing the setup and execution of diverse exhibitions, ensuring the seamless integration of artistic vision and technical requirements.
- Managed day-to-day operations of the university gallery, including curation, exhibition planning, and stakeholder engagement. | 2017-2021
- Lead installation technician for major art events, managing the setup and execution of large-scale art installations across multiple sites.
- Provided expert art handling and installation services, ensuring the safe and effective display of artworks for exhibitions and private collections.
- Developed 3D designs and models for the development of large-scale inflatable sculptural artworks, translating artistic concepts into tangible inflatable pieces.
- Led installation teams abroad as head technician, instructing and maintaining the artists quality and aesthetic standards. This work was carried out in Australia, Hong Kong, China, and Taiwan.
Installation Technician | Various Roles | Tasmania | 2009 – 2017
Highlights:
- The Jam Factory's Glass, Design Centre, Launceston | 2017: Installation Technician for major glass exhibitions, ensuring the safe and precise setup of delicate glass artworks.
- Minds Do Matter 2017, QVMAG, Launceston | 2017: Played a key role in the installation of a mental health awareness exhibition, collaborating closely with curators and artists.
- UTAS Academy Gallery, Launceston | 2013 – 2014: Installation Manager responsible for leading the setup and execution of numerous exhibitions, including the Launceston showing of the RACT Tasmanian Youth Portraiture Prize.
- NEW Gallery, Newnham | 2013 – 2014: Managed installations for various exhibitions, ensuring high-quality presentation and adherence to safety standards.
- Devonport Regional Gallery, Devonport | 2016: Installation Technician for multiple exhibitions, contributing to the gallery's reputation for excellence.
- Dark MOFO 2012, Hobart: Completed an internship with the installation crew, gaining hands-on experience in large-scale festival setups.
- Art Rage, QVMAG, Launceston | 2012: Installation Technician for a dynamic youth art exhibition, ensuring the effective presentation of diverse artworks.
Teaching/Mentoring Positions
YAC | Tasmania |2020
- Worked with YAC West Tamar as a graffiti art mentor in their holiday program, working with the children to learn about can control and techniques.
- Worked with Beaconsfied Primary School as a mentor in graffiti art and produced 6 images with the kids.
we worked on themes for the paintings and then I painted images based on their drawings. We spent 1 hours drawing and discussing how to design art for aerosol painting. I then gave them a 30-minute crash course on aerosols, and they painted for an hour. Finally, when they went to their next class, I spent 2 hours painting the images and tidying up.
- Provided teaching support for the Lighting the Pathways Mentorship Program, guiding emerging artists of both indigenous and non-indigenous backgrounds in technical aspects of exhibition design. | 2009
Curatorial Experience
Various Roles | Tasmania | 2009 – 2017
Highlights:
- Tasmanian College of the Arts Graduate Show | 2016 & 2017: Curated the prestigious graduate shows at UTAS Academy Gallery, highlighting the work of emerging artists.
- Cool & Collected, UTAS Academy Gallery | 2017: Curated an innovative group exhibition, bringing together a diverse range of artistic voices.
- Castle 1: The Gallery, Streets Alive | 2013: Led the curation of a public art initiative, transforming urban spaces into dynamic art environments.
Theatre Technician
Backstage Technician (Live Lighting and Cues) | The Home, Junction 2016, Launceston | 2016
- Provided technical support for a major theatrical production, managing lighting and cues to ensure a seamless performance