Corner Climb (2011)

Lacquered Steel

H 72 × W 27 × D 7cm

Inspired by rock climbing

5 Easy Pieces Review - 'Lines of Thought,' Sydney Morning Herald- Spectrum, 28 Sep 2011, by JohnMcDonald.net.au

“….Campbell Robertson-Swann had the idea of giving a group of artists five identical steel components and seeing what they could make within the bounds of a set of rules. Nothing could be added or taken away, although welding, cutting and painting were permitted. The 34 invited artists include four out of five sculptors from Abstraction…..Some are instantly recognisable….Other sculptors are more in character, with standout performances from Bruce Radke, Kevin Norton, Mary Kayser, Leslie Oliver and Dave Teer……

If you’ve ever thought how remarkable it is that an endless stream of music has been generated from so few notes, you might like to ponder how many sculptures may be created from five small pieces of metal. It’s a problem to baffle mathematicians…..”

Invited artists:
Angus Adameitis, Tom Arthur, Robert Bell, Susie Bleach, Janik Bouchette, Michael Buzacott, Jim Croke - Brenda May Gallery, Ivor Fabok, Lea Ferris, Richard Goodwin - Australian Galleries, Christopher Hodges - Utopia Art Sydney, Paul Hopmeier, Geoff Ireland, Mary Kayser, Jan King - King St Gallery on William, Phillip King, Brian Koerber, Anita Larkin, Russell McQuilty, Ingrid Morley, Kevin Norton, Leslie Oliver, Brian O’Dwyer, Bruce Radke - Stella Downer Fine Art, Campbell Robertson-Swann, Paul Selwood - Watters Gallery, Michael Snape - Australian Galleries, Dave Teer, Andy Townsend, Charlie Trivers, Sam Valenz, David Wilson, John Wright.

Exhibited: 5 Easy Pieces, Defiance Gallery, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, September 7 - 15 October 2011, curated by Campbell Robertson-Swann

The Journey (2011)

Stainless Steel, Jarrah, granite

H 82 × W 85 × H 12cm

Inspired by being a mother

Cuppa Tea? (2011)

Recycled Stainless Steel (Wall sculpture)

H 40 × W 40 × H 10 cm

Billy Billy Rocks 3 (2009)

Stainless Steel, H 29 × W 27 × D 17cm

Part of a series inspired by the boulders and trees in Namadgi National Park, ACT

Exhibited: Defiance Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Poured milk round fruit (1999)

Lacquered Steel, wall corner Sculpture

H 50 × W 43 × D 36cm

Exhibited: Still Life, King Street Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Pianola (1999)

Lacquered Steel

H 24 × W 19 × D 5cm, wall sculpture

Exhibited: Big Thoughts Small Works, Defiance Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Figure in the landscape (1998)

Painted steel, wall sculpture

H 100 × W 160 × D 28cm

Exhibited: Figure and the Landscape Exhibition, King Street Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Covenant (1997)

Steel, buffalo hide, granite

H 43 × W 18 × D 17cm

Exhibited: It’s a Box II Exhibition, Defiance Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Secrets of Survival (1997)

Steel & granite

H 17 × W 11 × D 11cm

Exhibited: The Biggest Little Show in Town Exhibition, Defiance Gallery, Sydney, NSW

Secrets of Dominique (1996)

Steel, buffalo hide, granite

H 45 × W 18 × D 17cm

Exhibited: A Box by Any Other Name Exhibition, Defiance Gallery, Sydney, NSW