Installation image of my sculptural work 'Ephemeral', selected as a finalist in the UniSQ Biennial Art Award, Opening Event 4/9/2026.
1st September – 2nd October 2026, University of Southern Queensland campus gallery, Toowoomba.
Ephemeral is a study of the complex network of bronchial tubes of the human lungs, where the imperceptible gaseous exchange of respiration occurs. The delicate imagery is created by the fleeting touch of flame on stainless steel mesh.
Breath, and the process of oxygenation is the invisible, intangible transfer of life force which one day simply ceases in us. We leave the lightest of touch on the world – like a singular flap of a butterfly’s wing.
Launched in 2024, the UniSQ Biennial Art Award is an exciting new addition to Australia's art world. The award celebrates and champions contemporary Australian art and with a generous prize pool of $24 000, has attracted talented artists from all corners of the country. The Overall award is $20,000 (acquisitive) $3,000 Emerging Artist, and $1,000 People’s Choice.
With DistoMorph now returned from touring, that particular era has closed. Both Algalrhythms and DistoMorph progressed my work a great deal, and I am enthused about my next body of work, which will once again bear little resemblance to past work. I'm taking off the pressure, and just working at my own pace until I feel I feel it is time to look at finding galleries - I want to enjoy every moment. In coming weeks I'll be populating the DistoMorph page in the Galleries tab with images from the exhibitions. So long Disto - you've been a riot of colour and experimentation!
In front of Randallarion at Dogwood Crossing Miles Gallery 2025
DistoMorph in the William Dobell Gallery at NERAM 2026
The World of WearableArt is currently the only other commitment on the horizon, with my attendance there in September as a finalist for this year, and work already beginning on next year's entry. I originally thought I wouldn't go this year, as it has been a very busy one, and travel is so expensive, but as soon as the Designer information pack came out I couldn't bear the thought of missing out! Only one bra out of three entries made it in, but I'll take it! This one, Neoplasm, represents the division of a cancer cell, and was a great opportunity to get to know my 3D printing pen.
