I have been a teacher in Bunbury, Western Australia for the last twenty plus years and recently retired so I can begin to focus on my artmaking. I am interested in many art forms, including sculpture, textiles and drawing.
The description ‘clay is the earths’ skin has always resonated in my work; a natural resource used for over a millennium. My work focuses on storytelling through my interest with the ocean, where I am often found or with my beloved animals.
Having grown up in the wheatbelt surrounded by large open spaces and the freedom to explore nature, I am often inspired by these memories and experiences. In recent times I have explored the themes of emotion to tell stories about topics close to my heart. Although the characters are at times quirky, with attitude, often there is a deeper underlying theme attached.
I am now working from home in my shed, enjoying the challenge of this new path in life.
2025 - Sculptures by the Bay, Ceramic Small Sculpture
2025 - Art Extraordinaire (Artex) at Bunbury Catholic College
2025 - Tree Street Art Show Bunbury
2024 - Dardanup Art Spectacular, ‘Sculpture Award’ in Ceramics
2024 - Art Extraordinaire (Artex) at Bunbury Catholic College
2024 - Northcliffe ‘100 + Women’ Exhibition
2024 - Bunbury Potters Studio Exhibition
2023 - Dardanup Art Spectacular, ‘Highly Commendable Award’ in Ceramics
2023 - Sculptures by the Bay, Ceramic Sculpture
2023 - Bunbury Potters Studio Exhibition
2022 - Sculptures by the Bay, Ceramic Sculpture
2022 - Tree Street Art Show Bunbury
2022 - Bunbury Potters Studio Exhibition
2021 - Bunbury Potters Studio Exhibition
2013 - Fibre and Textiles Exhibition, Fremantle and Ellenbrook ‘Fingers and Petals’
2010 - 2011 - Yallingup Malibu Arts Exhibit, Organiser and Participant
2008 - 2010 - Charity Exhibitions NMSHS, Chaplain Funds Auction and exhibition of artworks
2006 - 2007 - SW Teachers Exhibitions Show – Ceramics, Textiles and artworks
2004 - Albany ‘Dogs’ Exhibit, West Australia