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Personal statement

Education:

MA Fine Art (Painting)
Royal College of Art, London – Expected 2025

BFA (Painting)
National Art School, Sydney – Graduated 2022

Secondary Education
Wenona Boarding School for Girls – Completed 2018

Guest Lecturer & Tutor.

Turps Banana Art School, London – March 2025

Delivered a 45-minute lecture on integrating artistic practice with everyday life and material-based research.
Conducted studio critiques focused on conceptual depth, critical thinking, technical execution, and sustainable making practices.

Ceramics Instructor (Hand-building)
Muddy Clay Play, Byron Bay – April 2023

Hosted independent workshops exploring intuitive clay construction and underglaze techniques.
Encouraged exploratory learning through “free play” to build confidence and adaptability.
Ceramics Instructor (Wheel Throwing)

Clay Ground and Bondi Clay – July 2021 to Dec 2022

Taught classes of up to 9 students; developed alternative approaches to technique instruction.
Delivered demonstrations and individualized problem-solving feedback.
 

Studio & Gallery Experience

Intern
Lesley Dill Studio, New York – July 2023 to Feb 2024

Supported studio production, including hand-stitched textile works and sculptural assemblages.
Assisted with archiving, artist talk coordination, and grant applications.

Studio Trainee
Firebird Studios – Feb 2019 to Jan 2021

Supported studio operations: glaze mixing, kiln handling, class assistance, and customer service.

Inclusion & Learning Support

Classroom Aide (Inclusive Education)
Benowa Early Learning Centre – July 2018 to Dec 2020

Supported children with disabilities through tailored, creative activities.
Led art-based classroom sessions and encouraged independent expression.