1995-1997         Master of Arts in Fine Art and Art History,
                        University of Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Equally weighted theoretical and practical components. Practical—a substantial body of painting, drawing and photography. Theoretical—a thesis focusing on two contemporary South African artists whose works deconstructed aspects of South African’s socio-political history. Being the recipient of the Graduate Assistantship Program provided me with the opportunity to lecture and mentor undergraduates in painting, drawing and Art History. Other responsibilities included maintaining the slide library and coordinating conferences and exhibitions

1994                Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fine Art & Art History

1990-1993        Bachelor of Arts—History of Art, Fine Art, Psychology,

                       English, Zulu, Classical Studies, Geography

 2007                Artist in residence (Artopia exhibition), Department of Education and Training, Perth
 

1997                 Jack Heath Gallery, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
 

2007                 Artist in Arms, The Old Berlin, Perth, WA

2006                 South Perth Art Award, Perth, WA

2006                 Bayswater Art Award, Perth, WA

2006                 Town of Vincent Art Award, Perth, WA

2006                 Bassendean Art Award, Perth, WA

2006                 Anything Goes, Ellis House Gallery, Perth, WA

2006                 Wanneroo Art Award, Perth, Western Australia

2006                 Mans Best Friend, Ellis House Gallery, Perth, WA

 
2007                 Artopia, residency at the Department of Education and Training.

1997                 Facilitating a mural painting workshop with a group of 15 mature age students attending the adult education centre at Unilever, Durban.

Jun 06-present        Department of Education and Training 
                             Department of Culture and the Arts

    Part-time project work at both Departments. e.g. working on the Zhejiang photography exhibition, an exchange
    program that was developed to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the sister state relationship between Zhejiang and
    Western Australia. Exhibition held 16-30 November 2007 at Governor Stirling Tower.

Mar 02-Dec 05        Fremantle Arts Centre Press             Fremantle,WA
                             Position: Assistant Publisher

    Successfully project managed a book publishing program producing 40 books per year. This included managing the production of high quality art and photographic books such as Philippa Nikulinsky’s book Soul of the Desert  and Francis Andrijich’s titles Margaret River and Perth, to mention just a few.

May 01-Oct 01        Raincoast Books                        Vancouver, Canada
                              Position: Project Manager, Editorial, Art & Production

    Worked on multiple publishing, marketing and publicity projects in a highly pressurised work environment. Managing a team of six graphic designers. Coordinated all design projects for book fairs, publicity events, sales conferences, launches, international book fares and other promotional events

Feb 99-Apr 01         Penguin Books                                   London, UK
                              Position: Project Coordinator, General Art & Design

    Evaluated effectiveness of programs, times and people. Overseeing the efficient tracking of all manuscripts, proofs, insets and artwork within the design and production department. Supervised a team of eight graphic designers and a number of freelance designers. Sourced, evaluated and selected artistic talent for photographic shoots or the illustration of book covers. Creation of artistic concepts, production outlines, pre-production planning and costings

2005     Illustrations for Dianne Chase’s children's book Daisy Street,

            published by Fremantle Arts Centre Press

1997     Masters Thesis : A Visual Reinterpretation of Aspects of South

            African History by Women Artists: Penelope Siopis and Philippa  

            Skotnes. This work examined the way in which two contemporary

            South African women artists namely, Penelope Siopis and Philippa

            Skotnes, visually challenge in their paintings and prints respectively

            the conventional depictions of recorded South African history.

            Research funded by the Centre for Science Development (HSRC,

            South Africa) and the Graduate Assistantship program.
 

1994     Honours research paper: Penny Siopis’ Patience on a Monument –

            A Record of Misrepresentation. This paper explored the way in

            which Siopis breaks down the hierarchies which have been

            established in the representation of South African history.