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Jen Mallinson

Mallinson is a steel sculptor who has dedicated the past 14 years to developing her 3D form language. With a graphic design background and a keen interest in metaphysics and nature, she has created a unique artistic expression.

Collections

Her work includes four public sculptures in NSW, participation in group shows, and several awards such as the COX Acquisitive Prize in 2020, 18, 14 & 12, the Snowy Hydro Environmental Award in 2018, Sculpture on Clyde 2018, and an ANU Residency in 2013.

Education / Residencies

  • 2014 Artists in Residence, Sculpture, Mount Tamborine, Queensland
  • 2013 Artists in Residence, Sculpture, Canberra School of Art, Australian National University
    Glass Blowing with Jeff Holmwood, Red Deer College, Alberta, Canada
  • 2012 Artists in Residence, Sculpture, Red Deer College, Alberta, Canada
  • 2012-13 Certificate III, Engineering, Heavy Metal Fabrication, Illawarra Institute, Bega NSW
  • 2010-11 Certificate, Manual Metal Arc Welding, Illawarra Institute, Bega NSW
  • 2009 Artists in Residence, Broken Hill Art Exchange, Broken Hill NSW
  • 1979-81 Graphic Design Certificate, Sydney Institute TAFE, Randwick NSW
  • 1978-79 Ceramics Certificate I & II, Sydney Institute TAFE, Hornsby NSW

Selected Group Sculpture Exhibitions

2021

  • Sculpture by the Sea – Sydney NSW – upcoming
  • SWELL Sculpture Festival – Currumbin Beach QLD – upcoming
  • Artisans in the Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens – Sydney NSW – upcoming
  • Sculpture on Clyde – Batemans Bay NSW – upcoming
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Jindabyne NSW
  • Sculpture Bermagui – Bermagui NSW

2020

  • Sculpture by the Sea – Sydney NSW – postponed to 2021
  • Sculptures in the Garden – SIG – Mudgee NSW
  • Sculpture Bermagui – Bermagui NSW

2019

  • Artisans in the Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens – Sydney
  • Sculpture on Clyde – Batemans Bay NSW
  • River of Dreams BAS Exhibition Centre – Moruya NSW
  • Sculpture in the Valley – Kangaroo Valley NSW
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Jindabyne NSW

2018

  • Sculptures in the Garden – SIG – Mudgee NSW
  • Sculptures at Killalea – Shellcove NSW
  • Sculpture on Clyde – Batemans Bay NSW
  • Sculpture in an Orange Garden – Orange NSW
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Jindabyne NSW
  • Sculpture Bermagui – Bermagui NSW

2017

  • Sculpture in the Valley – Kangaroo Valley NSW

2015

  • Sculpture in the Valley – Kangaroo Valley NSW
  • Sculpture on the Edge – Bermagui NSW

2014

  • Artisans in the Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens – Sydney
  • Sculptures in the Garden – SIG – Mudgee NSW
  • Sculpture on the Edge – Bermagui NSW
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Jindabyne NSW

2013

  • Sculpture on the Edge – Bermagui NSW
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Jindabyne NSW

2012

  • Artisans in the Gardens, Royal Botanic Gardens – Sydney
  • Sculpture on the Edge – Bermagui NSW

2011

  • The Hill – Broken Hill Mining and Minerals Museum, Broken Hill NSW
  • The Hill – Bega Valley Regional Gallery, Bega NSW
  • Sculpture on the Edge – Bermagui NSW

Sculpture Awards

2021

  • Sculpture Bermagui – Cox Prize (Acquisitive)
  • Sally & Rob Hawkins Acquisitive Prize
  • Heasty Balos Prize – A fully resolved sculpture

2020

  • Sculpture Bermagui – Cox Prize (Acquisitive)

2018

  • Sculpture on Clyde – Emerging Artist for Outdoor Sculpture
  • Lake Light Sculpture – Environmental Awareness Award – Sponsor Snowy Hydro
  • Sculpture Bermagui – Cox Prize (Acquisitive)

2015

  • Sculpture in the Valley – Highly Commended
  • Sculpture on the Edge – Belconnen Arts Centre Award

2014

  • Sculpture on the Edge – Cox Prize (Acquisitive)

2013

  • Sculpture on the Edge – ANU Residency Prize

2012

  • Sculpture on the Edge – Cox Prize (Acquisitive)

2011

  • Sculpture on the Edge – Daniel and Adam Iliffe Sculpture Prize,
  • Don Moffatt and Cecilia Ng Sponsorship Award
  • Sculpture Commissions and Acquisitions

Permanent Collections

  • Cox – Murrah Head NSW,
  • Killen – Wapengo NSW,
  • Hawkins – Mystery Bay NSW,
  • Grey – Tanja NSW,
  • Balos – Bermagui NSW

Private Commissions

  • Cox – Sydney NSW,
  • Hackett – Bega NSW, • Delle Vergin –
  • Wangaratta VIC
  • 2020 Public Sculpture Commission – Lake Light and Snowy Monaro Regional Council – Jindabyne Private Commission – Simmons – Wolumla NSW
    Permanent Collection – Cox – Murrah Head NSW
    Private Collection – Hawkins – Mystery Bay NSW
  • 2019 Private Collection – Maple-Browne – Orange NSW
    Private Commissions • Symon – Hill Top NSW, • Webster – Merimbula NSW
  • 2018 Private Commissions • McKay – Canberra ACT, • Potts – Coolagolite NSW, • Williams – Bega
    Permanent Collections • Snow – Willinga Park – Bawley Point NSW • Cox – Murrah Head
  • 2017 Private Commissions • Kidd – Brogo NSW, • Baker/Collins – Pambula Beach NSW
  • 2016 Major Public Sculpture Commission – Bega Valley Shire Council – Littleton Gardens Bega
  • 2014 Private Commissions • Merrick – Gerringong NSW, • Granger – Melbourne VIC
    Permanent Collection – Cox – Murrah Head NSW
  • 2013 Private Commission – Stretton – Canberra ACT
  • 2012 Permanent Collection – Cox – Murrah Head NSW

Solo Exhibitions

  • 2018 Soul Vessles – Sculptures – Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo NSW
  • 2016 Sculptures – Belconnen Arts Centre, Belconnen ACT
  • 2015 Sculptures – Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo NSW
  • 2012 Recent paintings and sculptures – Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo NSW
  • 2010 Connections – Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo NSW
  • 2009 Form and Light 2 – Artist of the Month, McGees Gallery, Mornington VIC
  • 2008 Form and Light – Ivy Hill Gallery, Wapengo NSW
    RAW – Berenguer Studio Gallery, Pambula NSW
  • 1996 A New Energy – Old Bank Gallery, Pambula NSW

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