Informed by life and nature, my work incorporates the use of light and shadows, positives and negatives and contrasts as a way of expressing a sense of depth and form. I like to show a sense of emotion within my work and find horses and figures are the best way to portray these and often use these as my subject matter. I often use cast bronze and sheet metal in my artworks, constructed into layers. Previously I worked as a graphic designer, and I often use these techniques as a starting point within my work. I was born in the UK and graduated from University of Chichester, UK, receiving a BA Honours Degree in Art and Related Arts in which sculpture was my main subject. I moved to Australia in 1996 and worked as a graphic designer for over 20 years before starting a family of 4 wonderful boys. In 2016 I worked with artist John Gardner on a commission he was completing. We then collaborated on various other artworks including a sculpture of Juanita Neilsen which was purchased by…

My studies in art have drawn inspiration on my prior studies in the fields of history, textile design and conservation. I moved to the Hunter from inner Sydney and am inspired by the change in environment. First studying at Newcastle University and the Newcastle Art School, I’ve been encouraged by teachers to explore sculpture through media ranging from fibre to steel. I am an avid collector, and prefer to create sculptures which sit in a group. These little collections of objects will sit patiently, waiting to be discovered by the viewer and imparting a subjective, historical or dreamlike narrative. My childhood was spent growing up near the Toggerai River on the land of the Bidjigal people of the Eora Nation. I then spent my late teens and twenties on Gadigal Land. My home is now on Wonnarua Land where I have been sculpting since 2010. My work draws on my studies in Australasian & Pacific and public history as well as textile design. I’ve been a massive collector since I was 12. Increasingly, I find myself representing people through a…

‘For me, it’s all about connecting the deep and heart-warming influences of our historic culture with the joys and anticipation of a cohesive and unified future. It’s about family and faith and giving our children a joyous way forward. I was born in Adelaide, South Australia,  September 4th 1986. I grew up in the raw and confronting landscapes around Darwin in the Northern Territory.  Coupled with the guiding insights provided by my father and my people, I saw the importance of art and representing our grand and wonderful country and its spirit so that all can ‘see’ where we live. The beginning… I was born in Adelaide, South Australia on September 4th 1986. I am the daughter of renowned influential indigenous artist, the late William King Jungala. The tribe from which I derive is the Gurindji. This now famous tribe came to public attention from 1966 – 1975 over land rights in what has become known as the Wave Hill Walk Off. It became the first successful indigenous land rights claim. This extraordinary event cemented for me, the deep and…

‘There is so much beauty in this world and it’s hard to capture it all, but I can try.’ I am 35 years old and live in Darwin, N.T where I spent most of my youth. The Northern Territory continues to be the source of much of my creative inspiration along with the stories my father, the late William King Jungala, shared with me. I  live with my partner, Chad and sons Steele and Grange splitting my time between family and working in the studio. My family has strengthened my desire to share my culture and stories through my art. In Adelaide South Australia, I was born on March 5 1988. I am daughter of the renowned influential indigenous artist, the late William King Jungala. I am from the Gurindji tribe. My combinations of styles, philosophies and pictorial story-telling have become characteristic of my work. ‘My works try to capture philosophies and elements of life that everyone can relate to and feel a connection to. This brings the viewer into the artwork and helps… to understand Aboriginal culture.’ Spending my…

My art glass practice is very diverse and has taken on many forms over the past 30 years. My recent works centre around 3D printed components which are then cast to form complex puzzles in glass that fit together perfectly. The 3D printing allows me to make objects in glass that can be achieved through traditional casting methods. The puzzles are particularly appealing to me as I love all things maths related and I love solving puzzles. Newcastle born and bred I started my professional career as a PE teacher but chose to stay at home to bring up our 3 boys. This led to a lot of home renovating including an introduction to leadlights. I did an 8-week course and soon fell in love with glass and making windows. I completed all the windows in our house and was soon making windows for houses, then churches and more.    In 1993 I turned this hobby into a business and worked out of our shed. The boys went off to school and I built a bigger shed to house my…

My Sculpture is predominantly in timber and metal. I have been around horses all my life and love to capture horses in my WindWood sculptures. They have been LifeSize works and have been commissioned in bronze too. I also have Whiteworks, some in limestone, others in concrete. These works are quite surreal.  I have worked in just metal as well, preferring welded steel. I am developing ideas for future horse works all in steel. I’m not afraid of scale and will work from the smaller maquette to larger than life. My sculpture is challenging and thrilling for me to pursue. I was born in Hobart, Tasmania in 1964.  I have had a love of horses forever! I was forever drawing them. I finally had my own at 13 yrs old. A dream come true! But at 15 yrs my family left Tassie and moved to QLD  in 1979. So a new life started. A lot of drawing and painting. 1992 I moved to Orange NSW. I kept painting and became interested in ceramics. In 1995 I did a year at…

Clay, with its wonderful tactile and expressive qualities, has played a central role in my sculptural practice. Expressive life sized ceramic busts were a feature of my earlier work. I then became interested in using other media as well, such as found objects from my obsessive personal collection, in mixed media assemblages. Handmade ceramic fossils, painted surfaces and small collected fragments were positioned in grids and niches. My recent miniature ceramic busts are often placed on found object surfaces. Their psychological reality in relation to audience experience is very important. I was born in Cessnock and spent idyllic early years at Kilaben Bay, Lake Macquarie. My childhood adventures in backyard bushland and long timeless walks through “other worldly” rainforest gullies around my current home on Stroud Hill near Dungog, have helped shape my artistic sensibilities. My years as a school teacher in the Hunter Valley (despite its obvious demands) provided inspirational interactions with students and rewarding connections to their artistic explorations, enriching my own ability as an artist. Teaching Art History and Contemporary Art Practices has also informed my work…

My work involves using found materials in unexpected ways to create sculptural forms with movement and light creating a variety of projections.  I enjoy the challenge of working with materials that can produce movement, shadow, light, shape, size, colour, and space combined in a series of shifting challenges.  I create these forms to express my fascination with nature due to my twenty years of environmental and community-based work. I like to play with the perceptions of space and volume, encouraging viewers to question what they see.  The work often materialises in forms that explore movement, composition, space, and reflections. New Zealand-born Sculptor, Fe Heffernan, works with material-based sculpture. Her qualifications include a degree in Sculpture from the Australian National Art School. I also hold qualifications in Visual Arts, Health and Arts, Resource Management and Project Management.  Her professional experience includes her sculptural piece in a collaboration with the European Academy 2019 Gold Lion Venice Biennale winner about climate change.  Heffernan draws on her unique background as a National Conservation Coordinator and twenty years of environmental and community-based work. In particular,…

I am Dr. Mojgan Habibi, a conceptual installation artist. In my artistic practice, I draw inspiration from poetry, mythology, nature, and history to invite my audience to contemplate the significance of individual participation in contemporary public life. Through my sculptural forms and installations, I aim to portray the journey of everyday existence, influenced by both sensory experiences and intellectual contemplation, towards beauty and spiritual harmony. I believe that within this journey, a meaningful dialogue can emerge, bridging civilizations, cultures, and diverse perspectives. I was born in Tehran, Iran in 1978, and in 2005, I embarked on a new chapter of my life by moving to Australia. Since 2014, the Hunter Region has been my home, where I have found both inspiration and a platform to teach and share the beauty of art. During this time, I have dedicated myself to nurturing artistic talent and fostering creativity in others. In 2018, I successfully completed my PhD at The University of Newcastle. This accomplishment has further fueled my passion for art and deepened my understanding of its transformative power. I continue to…