On Mon, Apr 18, 2016 at 5:36 PM,

Emma Woollard, Reporter for the Leader Newspaper wrote:

Glad the photo went well 🙂 they look great! I will send through the link once it’s online too 🙂 If you could jot down a few words for these questions, that would be great!

Where did the inspiration for the exhibition come from?
I have produced quite a number of small sculptures over the past ten years which have never yet been exhibited together as a themed exhibition. It seemed a perfect opportunity to group them in this suitably-sized gallery on their perfect-sized plinths. The art looks excellent in this space!

What were your major influences for the works?
The sculpture is eclectic in medium and theme but each one relates to spirituality and community. My work relates to the current NGV exhibition by Chinese artist Ai Wiewie. But far from being influenced by Wiewie, as contemporaries we were mutually influenced by Warhol.

How many pieces are there and how long did it take to put it all together?
There are 13 pieces. The work has been gathered over ten (10) years.

Can you tell me a bit about your past as an artist and what you hope to achieve with your art?
I have been practising as an artist since I was eight years old. It is my ‘day job’ I hope to continue to excellent postmodern art and one day I hope to be recognized by Max Delany, new Director at ACCA and collected by the NGV.

How has your work evolved over time?
I come from a drawing and painting background but changed to sculpture when I moved from Adelaide to Melbourne and started my MA at Monash University. Later, I continued with sculpture and did my PhD at Victoria University. My art is more fun and better ‘resolved’ with each exhibition.

BTW, I have another exhibition Opening at the Centre for Theology and Ministry in Parkville on May 13th. The theme then is BELONGING. Shall I send you info on it when it is a bit closer?

Many thanks, Emma!