This work can be seen on the Sculpture Trail in the Dungog Common near the Trail Head off Common Road, Dungog.
It is part of the permanent collection of sculpture on public display in the Dungog Shire, donated by Sculpture on the Farm.
071: Jen Mallinson
Sowelu Two | 2021
Sowelu is finding wholeness and completeness within whom we are and how we interact and connect with others.
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This work can be seen on the Sculpture Trail in the Dungog Common near the Trail Head off Common Road, Dungog.
It is part of the permanent collection of sculpture on public display in the Dungog Shire, donated by Sculpture on the Farm.
To : Sculpture on the Farm
Sowelu Two | 2021 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
