2014 Installation of Barrie Robran MBE sculpture at Adelaide Oval. Red kangaroo sculpture underway.
2013 Completed portrait sculpture of Barrie Robran MBE. One two meter high figurative work under confidentiality agreement. Two new organic forms "Symbiosis" and "A Desire for Personal Space"
2012 Installation of 4 bronzes ( i.e. 2011-2012 works) by May 1st. Figurative sculpture currently underway.
2011 Sculpting 3 seperate public commissions - for release in 2012
2010 Life size bronze of Jason Gillespie for Adelaide Oval SA
2009 Two commissioned life size bronze busts of Nobel laureate “Dr Robin Warren for St Peters College SA and a body of work (figurative and surreal) created for exhibition in October 2009.
2008 Sculpting figurative studies for exhibition, Four commissioned bronze human figures and Sperm Whale, Giant Squid & dolphins as part of ongoing private collection.
2007 Commissioned (06-07) to create 3 different bronze studies of Makybe Diva of varying scale and composition for Makybe Property in Victoria. Also a sea fantasy incorporating four figures, commissioned in 06 for 2008
2006 Commissioned by City of Port Lincoln to sculpt life size bronze of three time Melbourne Cup winner Makybe Diva for Port Lincoln foreshore. A life size full figure nude portrait was also completed in 06.
2005 Bronze figures sculpted for exhibitions. Also life size studies and full figure commissions in bronze.
2004 A new body of exhibition work focusing on human form and spirit with special attention given to creating potent smaller scale work e.g. 350mm high.
2003 Construction of new studio. Development of new collection of exhibition pieces. Life size bronze figure commissions.
2002 Further exploration of the expressive possibilities of the nude in sculpture.
2001 Completing two complex realistic compositions involving 1200 hours work collectively, followed by the completion of a body of abstract work for exhibition.
1996-2000 I split my time between creating realistic human figures and abstract sculptures Influenced by nature-humanity, dance and music.
1995 Wood sculpture being a major part of my repertoire for 20 years I now shifted focus to sculpting in clay for the sole purpose of casting bronze.
1993-1994 Dominated by commissioned works in Australia, Canada & UK
1992 Sculpture exhibited in Royal Academy of Arts - London, UK, (Summer Exhibition). A six week study tour of UK and Italy was an invaluable experience.
1988-1991 Figurative sculpture depicting aspects of Australian life and “Nature Vignettes” incorporating animals, birds and oceanic creatures.
1987 Return to solo career creating wood and bronze, sculpting the human figure , nature studies, animals, birds and organic form inspired by nature.
1977-1986 Founding partner of Constantia Designer Craftsmen. ABC Documentary “Master Craftsmen” (1986) recorded design innovation and sculptural carvings in wood. Several bronze and silver sculptures cast.
1975-1977 Self taught - Commenced sculpting in stone & wood.
Collections
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Australia
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Canada
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Germany
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Singapore
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Sweden
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USA
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Japan
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United Kingdom