qualifications

curated exhibitions

- 4yr Diploma of Art, Gordon Institute of Technology, Geelong.
- First yr of Advanced Certificate Professional Writing,
  RMIT University, Melbourne, 1991.
- Master of Fine Art, RMIT University, Melbourne, 1995.

professional experience

Currently, full-time artist and writer in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
1996-01 Teacher/lecturer, RMIT University, School of Art & Culture.
1996 Technical Assistant, Australian Conservation Services
1995-96 Conservation & Collection Management, State Library of Victoria.
1995 Drawing & Painting teacher, LEAP Projects, RMIT University.
1980-95 Guest lecturer/tutor at many Victorian colleges and institutions.
1992-94 Technical Assistant, State Library of Victoria.
1987-89 Established Artery gallery, Geelong, with others.
1982-84 Board Member, Geelong Art Gallery.
1977-84 Founder/Director of Geelong Fine Art Studios: Courses in art practice & theory.

solo exhibitions

2008 - Tallarook Mechanics Institute - New Paintings
2008 - Geelong Gallery - Wildman Country, New Paintings
2007 - Maroondah Art Gallery - Wildman Country, New Paintings
2004 - Peter Gant Fine Art, Melbourne - New Paintings
2003 - King Street Gallery on Burton, Sydney – Filament, new paintings.
2001 - Mass Gallery, Melbourne, Drawing Breath - Paintings, works on paper.
- King Street Gallery on Burton, Sydney – Encyclopaintings.
2000 - Mass Gallery, Melbourne, Virtual Fiction - Paintings, digital prints and drawings.
1999 - King Street Gallery on Burton, Sydney, Imprints - Paintings, works on paper.
1997 - George Gallery, Melbourne, Dissections - Paintings, works on paper.
1996 - George Gallery, Melbourne, Vic. Dear Leo - Prints, text & Artist’s Book.
1995 - Meridian Gallery, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, prints, works on paper, 3D works.
1994 - Michael Nagy Fine Art, Sydney, NSW. Paintings
1992/3 - Cautious Travellers, Victorian Regional Galleries of Mildura, Swan Hill, Geelong,
Benalla, Warrnambool. Works on paper.
1992 - Christine Abrahams, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, prints.
1991 - Christine Abrahams, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, drawings.
1990 - QDOS Gallery, Lorne, Vic. Paintings, prints.
1989 - DC Art, Sydney, NSW. Paintings.
1988 - Peter Gant Gallery, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings.
- Artery Gallery, Geelong, Vic. Works on paper.
1987 - Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, works on paper.
1986 - Painters Gallery, Sydney, NSW. Paintings, works on paper.
- Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Vic. Paintings, works on paper.
1985 - Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, drawings.
1983 - Niagara Lane Galleries, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings, works on paper.
1982 - Niagara Lane Galleries, Melbourne, Vic. Paintings.
1980 - Statewide Building Society, Geelong, Vic. Paintings, drawings.
- Keane Mason Gallery, New York, USA. Paintings, sculpture, works on paper.
1979 - Studio Exhibition, Geelong, Vic. Paintings, drawings

2005 - 7 Stories, 7 artists from Ovens Street studios, including "7 Stories" artist book launch. Counihan Gallery, Brunswick, Vic.
1999 - Trading Places, George Gallery at Ray Hughes, Sydney, NSW.
1998 - The Body In Question, Horsham Art Gallery, Vic.
- Skin/Culture, George Gallery, Melb; John Batten Gallery and Fringe Club, Hong Kong; Creation Gallery, Beijing; Lasalle Gallery, Singapore; Tin Sheds, Sydney.
- The Cask, Access Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria; Toowoombah Art Gallery, Qld.
- Bundles of Paper, John Batten Gallery, Hong Kong.
1997 - Made In Cuba, Melbourne Fringe Festival Exhibition, Vic.; Swan Hill Regional Gallery; Gippsland Regional Gallery, Sale.
1995 - VALE/DICTION, RMIT University, MFA Exhibition, Melbourne, Vic.
1994 - Recognising The Republic, Michael Nagy Fine Art, Sydney, NSW.
1992 - 108 Moor Street, Artist’s book and prints, Australian Print Workshop, Melbourne, Vic.
1991 - Asia/Pacific Tour, Tokyo, Hong Kong.
1988 - Fletcher Jones Award, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Vic.
1987 - R.A.R.E. Regional Artist Review Exhibition, Artery Gallery, Geelong, Vic.
1986 - Survey 7, Geelong Art Gallery, Vic.
1985 - Victoria: Views By Contemporary Artists, Regional Galleries of Benalla, Geelong,
Castlemaine.
1981 - Works On Paper, Keane Mason Gallery, New York, USA.

other exhibitions
2008 - Mt Buller Art Prize, Mt Buller
2005 - Ovens Street Studio Artists, QDOS Gallery, Lorne, Vic.2002 - King Street Gallery Group Show at Span, Melbourne, Vic.
- 38A, New work by 7 artists at the Ovens Street Studios, Melbourne, Vic.
2000 - The Hutchins Art Prize, Salamanca Art Centre, Hobart, Tas.
1999 - Solo show of gallery stock, August at George Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1998 - Gallery Artists, George Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
- National Works on Paper, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Vic.
- Swan Hill Print and Drawing Show, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Vic.
1997 - 12th Biennial Prints Acquisitive Exhibition, Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery, Vic.
1996 - 12th Biennial Spring Festival of Drawing, Mornington Peninsula Art Centre, Vic.
- Sulman Prize, Art Gallery of NSW.
- Opening Exhibition, Ryrie Street Gallery, Geelong, Vic.
- Artists For Kids Culture Trust Benefit Exhibition, George Gallery, Vic.
1995 - 12th Biennial Prints Acquisitive, Mornington Peninsula Art Centre, Vic.
- Bathurst Art Purchase, Bathurst Regional Art Gallery, NSW.
1994 - Fremantle Print Award, Fremantle Art Centre, WA.
- Logan Art Award, Logan City Art Gallery, Qld.
- Jacaranda Drawing Prize, Grafton Regional Gallery, NSW.
- Castlemaine State Festival Drawing Prize, Vic.
1992 - 10 Square - Works For Wilderness, Linden Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
- Swan Hill Print and Drawing Show, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Vic.
- Castlemaine State Festival Drawing Prize, Castlemaine, Vic.
1991 - Gold Coast City Art Prize, Gold Coast City Art Gallery, Qld.
- Muswellbrook Open Art Prize, Muswellbrook Art Gallery, NSW.
- Swan Hill Print and Drawing Show, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Vic.
- 10th Drawing Show, Mornington Peninsula Art Centre, Vic.
- James Farrell Invitation Self Portrait Award, Castlemaine Art Gallery, Vic.
1990 - Sulman Prize, Art Gallery of NSW.
- Gallery Artists, Perth Galleries, WA.
1989 - Group Print Show, York Street Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
- York Street Printmakers, QDOS Gallery, Lorne, Vic.
1988 - Autumn Exhibition, Peter Gant Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1987 - Newcastle Art Prize, Newcastle Region Gallery, NSW.
1986 - Sulman Prize, Art Gallery of NSW.
- Pioneer Art Purchase, Swan Hill Regional Art Gallery, Vic.
- Gallery Painters, Niagara Galleries, Melbourne, Vic.
1985 - Bathurst Art Purchase, Bathurst Regional Gallery, NSW.
1984 - Group Show, Painters Gall., Sydney, NSW.
1983 - Group Show, Manly Art Gallery, NSW.
1980 - Capital Permanent Award, Geelong Art Gallery, Vic.
1979 - Capital Permanent Award, Geelong Art Gallery, Vic.

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