Student26_letter Of Intent

Letter of Intent

I wish to attend the 2009 GAS conference as an integral part of my current post-graduate glass studies. Corning is the recognised centre of theoretical contemporary glass studies and GAS is the premier contemporary creative glass organization. The attendance at this conference would provide opportunity to listen to and to speak with recognised authorities and outstanding practitioners in the field of contemporary glass. It would also provide the opportunity to experience a unique overview of contemporary glass object first hand though Corning’s outstanding collection of contemporary glass and to do this in the context of museum of international quality. Although what I do is within academia I am a passionate glassmaker and such an opportunity coming within the period of my studies is one I must strive to experience. Following I include an inventory of qualifications and related material as a means of establishing my credentials for consideration in the awarding of this scholarship. Degrees: Master of Visual Arts hons. (Glass) SCA, University of Sydney Master of Studio Arts hons. (Glass) SCA, University of Sydney Bachelor of Education (Art) COFA. University of NSW Diploma Art Education AMTC Solo Exhibitions Avalon, Touch, Icarus and the Moon. Glass Artists Gallery, Glebe NSW. Sept. 2006 Group Exhibitions 2008 Shaping Perspectives. SCA alumni & post grad show. Horus & Doloris Gallery Pyrmont NSW 2007 Finalist Ranamok Glass Prize. 2007 Black and White Show. Glass Artists Gallery Glebe NSW. 2007 Encore ’07, Ranamok artists revisited. Glass Artists Gallery Glebe NSW. 2007 Launch ‘07. Glass Artists Gallery. Glebe NSW. 2007 2006 Finalist Ranamok Glass Prize. 2006 Launch ‘06. Glass Artists Gallery. Glebe NSW. 2005 Cast of Seven. Royal Botanic Gardens. 2005 Utility in Touch. Sydney College of the Arts. 2005 SCA glass student review. Newspace Gallery 2005 International student review, GAS conference Adelaide.

2004 Reflections. Glass work of past and present SCA students, Wagga Wagga Regional Art Gallery. Publications Craft Arts International No. 69 (2007) Craft Arts International No. 72 (2008) Awards Ranamok Glass Prize Finalist 2007 Ranamok Glass Prize Finalist 2006 Australian Postgraduate Award scholarship (PhD) Summary of research and art practice My theory project examines interpretations of the work of selected contemporary Australian kiln glass practitioners recognised as leaders in their field. Within Australia this provides an area of study contained in a small but internationally recognised cohort who have emerged as a distinct enclave. Using access to this group the project explores interpretations of the practice of leading contemporary Australian glass artists. Interviews are undertaken to identify the readings that position contemporary Australian studio glass within the object/art spectrum. The underlying premise of this project is that the unique quality of glass and the contained nature of Australian contemporary glass culture provide an outstanding opportunity for investigating the contextual positioning of creative endeavour in the visual arts. My practical project contributes the insight of shared practice and encompasses flame-work, reverse painting and open mould lead crystal casting. Each field contributes unique information into the nature of what I am investigating. More significantly, it is the driving force behind the project, as to understand the nature of what I do when I make with glass is why I initiated my post graduate studies in the first place.