CURRICULUM VITAE
PHILIPPA GORDON
Born
Subiaco, Western Australia. Residing in Wembley Downs WA.
Website www.contemporaryceramics.com.au
Email
studio@contemporaryceramics.com.au
EDUCATION
2003
Post Graduate Diploma in Education, Secondary Art / LOTE - Japanese
Edith Cowan University, Mount Lawley, WA.
2000
Bachelor of Arts, Art (Clay and Glass)
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA.
1996/97/ Advanced Diploma of Arts (Studio Ceramics)
1999
WA School of Art, Design and Media, Perth Central
Institute, Perth, WA.
1995
Bachelor of Arts (Japanese Studies/Communications)
Murdoch University, Murdoch, WA (first year studies).
1990
Applied Science Biology
Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA (first year studies).
1988-89 Advanced Certificate of Veterinary Nursing
Bentley College of TAFE, Bentley, WA.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2000-13 Self Employed Ceramist exhibiting and selling through select WA galleries, retail stores and Art Markets.
2010-13 Art Technician Senior Art Department, Hale School, Wembley Downs, WA.
2003-09 Relief teaching and temporary positions in Art Specialist and Japanese Language positions, WA.
1996-08 Studio Assistant to Jenny Dawson Ceramic Artist, ‘J-Shed Ceramic Studio’, Fremantle, WA.
2005
Lecturer in Ceramic Sculpture. Certificate 4 Visual Art and Craft, Perth Central Institute TAFE, WA.
2004
Artist in Residence ‘J-Shed Ceramic Art Studio’, Fremantle, WA.
2004
Tutor - Private tuition in Ceramics, ‘J-Shed Ceramic Studio’, Fremantle, WA.
2004
Bunbury Grammar School Two day Ceramic workshop (Visual Arts Foundation VAF), Bunbury, WA.
2002
Challis Primary School One-day tile making workshop, Armadale, WA.
2002
Instructed Ceramic Workshop for teachers (Kidogo Arthouse), Notre Dame University, Fremantle, WA.
2000-02 Studio assistant to Greg James Sculptor, ‘J-Shed Sculpture Studio Gallery, Fremantle, WA.
2001
Sales assistant - technician Pottery and Art supplies, The Potter’s Market, O’Connor, WA.
1999-00 Studio assistant to Pippin Drysdale, Fremantle, WA.
1995
Gallery attendant Joan Campbell’s Bathers Beach Studio Gallery, Fremantle, WA.
ART MARKETS
2012
Fremantle Art Centre’s Bazaar, Fremantle WA, November / December.
2012
Perth Upmarket Spring, UWA, WA, September.
2011
Fremantle Art Centre’s Bazaar, Fremantle WA, December.
2011
Perth Upmarket Spring UWA, WA, October.
2011
Perth Upmarket, Winter UWA, WA, June.
2011
St Hilda’s Autumn Bazaar, Mosman Park WA, May.
2010
Fremantle Art Centre’s Bazaar, Fremantle WA, December.
2007
George Street Festival, Artisan Market, East Fremantle, WA.
2005
Fremantle Art Centre’s Bazaar, Fremantle WA, December.
2003
Fremantle Art Centre’s Bazaar, Fremantle WA, December.
SELECTED GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2013
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, Heatcote Gallery, Melville, WA.
2012
Hale School Art Exhibition, Hale School, Wembley Downs, WA.
2011-12 ‘Four by Four’, Jah Roc Galleries, Margaret River, WA.
2011
Hale School Art Exhibition, Hale School, Wembley Downs, WA.
2011
J-Shed Artists Showcase, Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery, Fremantle, WA.
2011
City of Stirling’s Art Award and Exhibition, Stirling, WA.
2010
Hale School Art Exhibition, Hale School, Wembley Downs, WA.
2010
Gascoyne Biennial Art Show, Gwoondwardu Mia Cultural Centre, Carnarvon, WA.
2010
Kalgoorlie Boulder Art Prize, Kalgoorlie, WA.
2009
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, South Fremantle, WA.
2009
Gifted Christmas Exhibition, ACDC Gallery, Geraldton, WA.
2009
Leaning Tree Exhibition, ACDC Gallery, Geraldton, WA.
2009
‘Beyond the Nullarbor’, Gallery Adagio, Glebe, NSW.
2008
York Society Inc. Art and Craft Awards, York Town Hall, York WA.
2008
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, The Ellenbrook Gallery, Ellenbrook WA.
2007
Sydney T-Pot Exhibition, Inner City Clay Workers Gallery, Glebe, NSW.
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CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, WA.
Town of Vincent Art Award, Town of Vincent Civic Centre, Leederville, WA.
Sydney T-Pot Exhibition, Inner City Clay Workers Gallery, Glebe, NSW.
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, WA.
Garden Affair, Old Bakery Gallery, Maylands, WA.
Town of Vincent Art Award, Town of Vincent Civic Centre, Leederville, WA.
St Hildas’ 22nd Annual Art Exhibition, Mosman Park, WA.
Mother and Baby at The Breast, Australian Breastfeeding Assn. 40th Birthday Art Exhibition,
Tresillian Community Centre, Nedlands, WA.
St Hildas’ 21st Annual Art Exhibition, Mosman Park, WA.
Tea, Coffee or Chocolate, Old Bakery Gallery, Maylands, WA.
Beached, Churchlands SHS Community Exhibition, Oceanus, City Beach, WA.
St Hildas’ 20th Annual Art Exhibition, Mosman Park, WA.
Something Out of Nothing, Greg James Sculpture Studio Gallery, J-Shed Fremantle, WA.
High Tea, Old Bakery Gallery, Maylands, WA.
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, WA.
Teasing, Old Bakery Gallery, Maylands, WA.
Hale School Art Exhibition and Sale, Wembley Downs, WA.
CAAWA Annual Selective Exhibition, Gallows Gallery, Mosman Park, WA.
Town of Vincent Art Award, Town of Vincent Civic Centre, Leederville, WA.
‘The 100 Degree Show’ - Graduate Exhibition, Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, WA.
New Generation Fourth Graduate Exhibition, Perth Studio Potters (Inc.), Cottesloe, WA.
AWARDS & COMMISSIONS
2008
York Society Inc. Art and Craft Award Ceramics Highly Commended ‘Shell-Footed Crackle Glazed Platter’, York
Town Hall, York, WA.
2005
Town of Vincent Ceramic Sculpture Award, ‘Sugar Sugar’, Town of Vincent Civic Centre, Leederville,WA
2004
‘Sandy’s Spiral’, Warrawee Women’s Refuge, Fremantle, Commemorative Ceramic Sunflower Mural.
2000
New Generation The Fourth Graduate Exhibition, Runner up Functional, ‘Trax’ Porcelain Bowls, Perth Studio
Potters (Inc.), Cottesloe, WA.
PUBLICATIONS
2012
The West Australian, West Weekend March 17-18, Style Counsel pg 8.
Featured Sushi Tray, Kings Park Leaves Jade glaze.
2012
The West Australian, Home Liftout, Market place pg 28. Artist Interview.
2006
The Journal of Australian Ceramics, In Focus WA 45 #3 Pg 66,67.
2005
Artist in Focus, May, Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA.
2002
Perth New Woman Magazine, Spring Edition feature Mortar and Pestles.
2001
Pottery in Australia, Published by Potters Society of Australia pg 17 ‘Incubus’ Ceramic Sculpture.
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