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Closer | 2023
$16,000
| Weight | 100 kg |
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| Dimensions | 220 × 75 × 150 cm |
| Filter Medium | Steel |
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| Medium | |
| Editions | Unique |
| Catalogue number | 41 |
This work explores the space between. The dynamic flow of energy that connects the two forms, which are imbued with a longing to move closer.
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Closer | 2023 Sculptor Bio
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
