After an extensive career in identity and communications Graham is now applying his skills to sculpture selecting Dungog to exhibit his first ever piece. He has recently been experimenting with ceramics, sculpture and casting. Taking inspiration from the vibrant nature of Australia’s unique flora and fauna Graham attempts to bring it to life with contrasting elements of reclaimed timber, sculptured resin and perspex. He is passionate about bringing together the passion and humility of humanity in the environment. His first sculpture is an experimentation of self-permission, form and a wabi-sabi exploration identity.

I am a local artist living on the beautiful Fosterton Loop near Dungog. I have worked in textiles needlework, soft sculpture and painting over many years. Since retiring from full time work and moving to Dungog in 2017, I\’ve had more time to experiment with different techniques and materials. The beautiful and productive environment of the Williams Valley is the primary inspiration for my work. Recent relevant experience 2019 – Won Fibre Art Section of the Dungog Art Prize 2017 to present – Textile artist exhibiting in several Dungog Galleries with mentoring by local artists 1999 to 2014 Cataloguer/Database Administrator, Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences working on the object collection 2004 Bachelor of Applied Arts, Information Studies (Librarianship), University of Technology, Sydney Artists Statement The legend of the Cornucopia or Horn of Plenty goes back at least as far as Greco-Roman times. It symbolises abundant harvest and riches provided by the good mother earth. My sculpture is based upon the Horn of Plenty. The horn is providing an abundant harvest of beautiful fruits and vegetables but the horn itself…

Roger has made sculpture in a wide range of materials and styles. Roger has worked in Marble, Granite, Timber, Stainless Steel, Acrylic and Video. His sculptures and drawings are in Public and Private Collections in Australia and many countries around the world. His overarching principal is dedication to a high quality and professional artwork that will stand the test of time. CV Roger was born in 1948 at Newcastle New South Wales Australia. He has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from The University of Newcastle. Roger has had a fascination for stone sculpture all of his life. He works on a variety of sizes from 30cm to 300cm. His studio is equipped to work in stone and welded steel. He has been fortunate to be invited to create public sculptures in Australia, South Korea, China, Brazil, and Switzerland. Roger says enjoys the process and the challenge of creating an artwork from strong materials. Roger has also restored damaged marble sculptures. Roger has also created graphic projects for theatre productions, and video as part of his sculpture installations. Roger has acted…

Textile artist Tara Mann, specialises in felting, dying & sewing using wool, cotton, linen & silk. “I just love creating new things out of recycled, reused materials My work is environmentally sustainable, using natural fibres, I value using upcycling and reusing materials in my practice. I enjoy giving materials a new life. I’m based in the rural Hunter area, am connected to, and expanding my local textiles networks. I exhibit felted vessel forms and create hand-made craft items for markets and galleries. I’m a fourth-generation textile artist, I have been creating and selling textiles now for over 30 years. I have a wealth of experience with different fibres, fabrics & dying techniques. My work is not mass produced, all my pieces are individual and unique. I’m into craftsmanship – one-off pieces. I work organically, with care. My creative process is not rushed No two pieces of my work are the same. The textures, colours and form of my work are all individually unique. I endeavour to source local quality materials when creating including my felted vessels, scarves, clothing, bags, fabric,…

Education 1990-1994: Postgraduate Diploma in Arts (Art Curatorial Studies), University of Melbourne 1982-1985: Bachelor of Art (Sculpture), Prahran Prizes & Awards 2021: Rutherglen Art Prize (3D Winner) 2021: Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition (Finalist) 2020: Inaugural Sculpture Award, MSWPS, (Winner) 2020: BONANZA, Contemporary Sculptors Association (CSA) member show, (Winner) 2019: Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition and Awards 2019 (Finalist) 2019: Toorak Village Sculpture Exhibition (Finalist) 2019: Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize (Finalist) 2018: Yering Station Sculpture Exhibition and Awards 2018 (Finalist) 2017: Annie Davison Oliver Award, Melbourne Society of Women Painters & Sculptors (MSWPS), (Winner) 2017: Yering Station, Sculpture Prize, (winner) 2011: Castlemaine State Festival, ASV Sculpture Prize 2011 (Finalist) Residencies 2019: Odense, Denmark 2018: Stöðvarfjörður, Iceland 2017: Stanley, Tasmania, Australia Publications Art/Edit, #26, 2020, pg. 133 Art/Edit, Autumn, 2019, pgs. 128-129 Uppercase Magazine, no 38, 2018, pg. 90 Yering Station, Catalogue 2018, interview pgs. 8-9 Exhibitions 2021 Solo Exhibition, Red Gallery, North Fitzroy STUDIO 11 Owen Dixon Chambers, Melbourne Make a Fuss, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, Melbourne Gippsland Sculpture Exhibition, Arc Gallery, Yinnar Rutherglen Tasters of Art Prize, Memorial Hall, Rutherglen 2020…

Stephen King was born in Bingara, NSW in 1958 and graduated from Sydney College of the Arts in 1979 with a printmaking major. In 1981 he travelled to London to study at St.Martins School of Art. On his return to the family farm in Walcha, he starting making figurative sculpture carved with a chainsaw from fallen timber. Through his unique personal narrative he addresses issues around humanity, DNA, the environment, religious ideals and the continuum of life. He has explored the business of farming and how man and nature struggle to find the right balance. King has also been instrumental in the creation of Walcha’s “Open Air Gallery” where in a town of 3,000 people there are more than 55 pieces of public art installed around the town. He has exhibited throughout Australia and in China, Japan, the Czech Republic and Vienna, Austria with his work included in numerous public and private collections. He was invited to represent Australia at the Inami Wood Sculpture Symposium, Japan in 2007, won Aquasculpture, Port Macquarie twice and has exhibited in Sculpture by the…

Exhibitions and Festivals 2021 ‘Push/Pull’ solo exhibition at Chrissie Cotter Gallery (Sydney) WOMXN’ exhibition at Mothership Studios (Sydney) ‘Fieldwork’ exhibition, with Elia Bosshard and Alexandra Spence, at Studio One (Sydney) 2020 Artist in The Substation’s 2020 In Development Program (Melbourne) 2018  ‘Nostradamus’ exhibition at Airspace Projects (Sydney) Residency and exhibition at the Testing Grounds (Melbourne) Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship exhibition (Sydney) SNO Sydney Non-Objective Contemporary Art Projects Exhibition (Sydney) 2017 NOW now festival (Sydney) Lost+Sound: Retrospectacles festival at 107 Projects (Sydney) Lalala No. 5 (Sydney) EMUS (Exploratory Music Sydney) Fundraiser (Sydney) 2016 Now now Festival (Sydney) Kaldor Public Arts/Conservatorium of Music: Echoes of the Garden Palace Festival (Sydney) Vivid/Sydney Conservatorium of Music: Sound Gardens Festival (Sydney) Desire Lines 2.0 Soundwalk (Sydney) Education and Awards 2018 – 2019: 9 month Internship with Swiss Installation artist, Zimoun in Bern, Switzerland. 2018: Freedman Foundation Travelling Scholarship 2018: Ian Potter Cultural Trust 2018: Australia Council Career Development Grant for Individuals 2018: Mentorship in Kinetic Sound Sculpture and Instrument building with Robbie Avenaim. 2017: First prize in Sculptures at the PBC 2014-16: Bachelor of Music…