My current art practice is focused on sculptural work using machine thread, native Australian grasses, carving, and found objects.  The works created are deeply influenced by my background in psychology, art therapy and my personal connection to the landscape.  Interwoven in each piece is a complex interaction of direct external observations and internal emotions, experiences and processes.  Hidden depth and emotions call for interaction and understanding, for connection and acknowledgement of the secreted meaning, symbolism, and metaphors, personal yet collective.

Education  

Master of Arts (Art Therapy) Edith Cowan University, Western Australia, 2003.

Bachelor of Arts (Psychology) Murdoch University, Western Australia, 2000.

Awards

Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize- Finalist 2009 South Australian Museum

Pfaff Art Embroidery Challenge - Finalist 2009, London

Stanthorpe Art Prize- Finalist, Stanthorpe Gallery Queensland, 2008

Mandurah Art Awards- Celebrating Place- Winner Textiles, 2006

Melville City Council- Winner Textiles, 2005

Exhibitions

Momentum- 18th Tamworth fibre textile biennial, Selected artist 2008-2010

Reflections of WA- Captured in Stitch, Heathcote Museum & Gallery, Melville, 2007

Multiple Threads, Royal George Gallery, Fremantle, 2006

Contemporary Threads, Heathcote Museum & Gallery, Melville, 2006

Publications

Momentum- 18th Tamworth fibre textile biennial 2008- Catalogue

Embroidery September/ October 2008- Dreamtime down under- Markers in Profile

Textile Fibre Forum No 90 2008- Christine Atkins- Captured in Stitch by Glenys Mann

Art Collection- Fibre, October 2005- City of Melville Collection Catalogue