Beyond The Scholarship
Thanks to my studies and a lot of very hard work I am living the dream. I work 16 hours a day and 6 days a week and love what I do. I run a small shop, Paisley's On Harrison, that sells only my work, all of which is ethically made with low emissions in my studio. My kiln is rarely cool as I supply some local galleries (Maitland Regional Art Gallery and Back to Back Gallery) and do a lot of the artisan/bespoke markets that have sprung up in recent years from Sydney to the Upper Hunter.
I was commissioned last year to make the trophies for the Lake Macquarie Excellence in Business awards.
My life is full, very full – I constantly rework, explore new ideas and make – a very important part of my process as an artist. I am also invigorated by teaching and facilitating others to explore their creativity and feel that this life, as a creative artist, is one that comes with a responsibility to share what ones knows, has learnt and sees for the next generation(s) of makers and creators.
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank Jennie for awarding me the scholarship without which my view of the world would not be as broad......