Curriculum Vitae
Employment
1998 Volunteer Art and English teaching, Nepal.
2003 Coordinator, DADAA WA Inc. WA
2004 Parnngurr Community School, Lower Primary, Art and Health teacher, WA.
2009/2017 Art Specialist, Manchester Primary School, Mooroolbark, Vic.
2017/ current The Joy Ave Studio – owner and operator.
2018/2019 School Support Manager, Hands on Learning, Save the Children Australia.
Currently Artisan teacher, Hands on Learning Program, Rowville SC and Mt Evelyn PS.
Education
1999 Certificate III Graphic Design, Billy Blue Graphic Design College, Sydney.
2005 Bachelor of Arts, Curtin University of Technology, Perth.
2006 Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary education), Edith Cowan University, Perth.
2012 Graduate Diploma of Education Studies (Teaching English as a Second Language), Murdoch University, Perth.
1999 Certificate III Graphic Design, Billy Blue Graphic Design College, Sydney.
2005 Bachelor of Arts, Curtin University of Technology, Perth.
2006 Graduate Diploma of Education (Primary education), Edith Cowan University, Perth.
2012 Graduate Diploma of Education Studies (Teaching English as a Second Language), Murdoch University, Perth.
Exhibitions
2003 (01: present), Kurb Gallery, Northbridge, Perth.
Gallery opening, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
2004 Sculpture Survey, Gomboc Gallery, Middle Swan, Perth.
Convergence, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
Charity Auction, DADAA WA Inc, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Cyber Deco, Picadilly Cinemas, Perth.
Supermart, Bread Box Gallery, Northbridge, Perth.
From the Margin, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
2005 Out there (DADAA WA Inc), Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Birthday Bash, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Exposure, Lime Flowers, East Fremantle, Perth.
Black and White movie night, Curtin University, Perth. (curator)
It’s up to you, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Art Exhibition, (DADAA North participants), Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth. (curator)
Artopia, Suncity Artists at the Old Hardware Shop, Two Rocks, Perth.
Newcastle Film Festival, Newcastle.
Degree Show 05, Curtin University, Perth.
2006 Art on the Grill, Darby Bar and Grill, Cookshill, Newcastle.
Avoiding Definition, Projection Lounge, Northbridge Perth.
Through the eyes of… , Blender Gallery, Joondalup, (curator)
2007 Port Hedland Art Award, Port Hedland.
2008 Surface Skimming-the day time caught up with me, The Red Mill Store Gallery, Bunbury. (Solo exhibition)
2011 Interior – Exterior with Nick Harder, Burrinja Gallery, Upwey, Vic
2013 The Other side of the Rock with Alan Newbery, Burrinja Gallery, Vic
40x40 exhibition, Brunswick Street, Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
2014 The Other side of the Rock II, NANA, Newcastle, NSW
Organic Matter, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Small works Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
2015 Generations, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Shark Week, Enough Space Gallery, Pahran, Vic
2016 Drawing 2016, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Where to from here? Round Bird Can’t Fly, Lilydale, Vic
In Flux, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Bird Life, Claire Layman Gallery, Melbourne, Vic
Between the Lines, Red Earth Gallery, Mooroolbark, Vic (solo exhibition)
2017 Drawing 2017, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Emotions have no gender, don’t lock yours in the dark, Brunswick Street Gallery,
Fitzroy,Vic. (curator)
Immerse 2017, Knox Westfield, Knox Council, Vic
2019 Dodgy Art Show Three, Dodgy Paper, Docklands, Vic.
Yarra Glen Art Show, Yarra Glen, Vic
Immerse 2019, Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Knox Council, Vic
2020 Launch of children’s book ‘My Name is Buster’
Launch of online art course for children- Budding Creatives
Development of online resources and classes with The Joy Ave Studio
2021 ‘Illustrators exhibition’ Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Vic
2022 ‘The Universe Within’ with Amanda Ruck, YAVA, Vic.
Jessica Harris and Simone Thomson, Wyreena Community Arts, Vic
2023 'Women' group exhibition, YAVA, Healesville, Vic.
2003 (01: present), Kurb Gallery, Northbridge, Perth.
Gallery opening, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
2004 Sculpture Survey, Gomboc Gallery, Middle Swan, Perth.
Convergence, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
Charity Auction, DADAA WA Inc, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Cyber Deco, Picadilly Cinemas, Perth.
Supermart, Bread Box Gallery, Northbridge, Perth.
From the Margin, Acolyte Gallery, East Perth.
2005 Out there (DADAA WA Inc), Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Birthday Bash, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Exposure, Lime Flowers, East Fremantle, Perth.
Black and White movie night, Curtin University, Perth. (curator)
It’s up to you, Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth.
Art Exhibition, (DADAA North participants), Blender Gallery, Joondalup, Perth. (curator)
Artopia, Suncity Artists at the Old Hardware Shop, Two Rocks, Perth.
Newcastle Film Festival, Newcastle.
Degree Show 05, Curtin University, Perth.
2006 Art on the Grill, Darby Bar and Grill, Cookshill, Newcastle.
Avoiding Definition, Projection Lounge, Northbridge Perth.
Through the eyes of… , Blender Gallery, Joondalup, (curator)
2007 Port Hedland Art Award, Port Hedland.
2008 Surface Skimming-the day time caught up with me, The Red Mill Store Gallery, Bunbury. (Solo exhibition)
2011 Interior – Exterior with Nick Harder, Burrinja Gallery, Upwey, Vic
2013 The Other side of the Rock with Alan Newbery, Burrinja Gallery, Vic
40x40 exhibition, Brunswick Street, Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
2014 The Other side of the Rock II, NANA, Newcastle, NSW
Organic Matter, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Small works Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
2015 Generations, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Shark Week, Enough Space Gallery, Pahran, Vic
2016 Drawing 2016, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Where to from here? Round Bird Can’t Fly, Lilydale, Vic
In Flux, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Bird Life, Claire Layman Gallery, Melbourne, Vic
Between the Lines, Red Earth Gallery, Mooroolbark, Vic (solo exhibition)
2017 Drawing 2017, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Vic
Emotions have no gender, don’t lock yours in the dark, Brunswick Street Gallery,
Fitzroy,Vic. (curator)
Immerse 2017, Knox Westfield, Knox Council, Vic
2019 Dodgy Art Show Three, Dodgy Paper, Docklands, Vic.
Yarra Glen Art Show, Yarra Glen, Vic
Immerse 2019, Mountain Gate Shopping Centre, Knox Council, Vic
2020 Launch of children’s book ‘My Name is Buster’
Launch of online art course for children- Budding Creatives
Development of online resources and classes with The Joy Ave Studio
2021 ‘Illustrators exhibition’ Wyreena Community Arts Centre, Vic
2022 ‘The Universe Within’ with Amanda Ruck, YAVA, Vic.
Jessica Harris and Simone Thomson, Wyreena Community Arts, Vic
2023 'Women' group exhibition, YAVA, Healesville, Vic.
Publications
2013 ‘Dad and Daughter Pair up for Exhibition’, Upwey Community Leader, Vic
2014 ‘Art Opens Whole New World’ by Mark Connors, The Star, Newcastle, NSW
2019 Art Edit, Autumn, Issue 20. pg 78.
2022 ‘Yarra Valley locals join forces in new exhibition’ Star Mail, April.
2013 ‘Dad and Daughter Pair up for Exhibition’, Upwey Community Leader, Vic
2014 ‘Art Opens Whole New World’ by Mark Connors, The Star, Newcastle, NSW
2019 Art Edit, Autumn, Issue 20. pg 78.
2022 ‘Yarra Valley locals join forces in new exhibition’ Star Mail, April.