Biography
Joe completed teacher training in Rockhampton Queensland and a Bachelor of Arts in Ceramics in Melbourne during the late seventies before returning to his home state. He has been a full time Ceramics Teacher in TAFE and a practising ceramist, for over 35 years.
During this time Joe has held numerous exhibitions and his ceramics work is represented in private and public collections in Queensland and interstate.
He is a dedicated teacher and practitioner who is passionate about education in ceramics and pottery classes.
“Clay is a wonderful versatile medium which can provide students of all ages with a satisfying and challenging creative experience.’’ “Ceramic art has a long history and its richness and diversity have ensured that it remains a relevant and important area of art and craft practice in contemporary society.’’
Qualifications
- TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, Brisbane, Queensland
- TAA40104 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment – Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, Brisbane, Queensland
- BSZ40198 Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training – Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, Brisbane, Queensland
- Bachelor of Arts (Ceramic Design) – Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria
- Diploma of Teaching – Central Queensland University, Rockhampton, Queensland
Exhibitions
2015: Merit Award, Morton Bay Regional Art Award, Pine Rivers Art Gallery, ” Friends” Group exhibition, Makers Gallery, Clayfield, “Siliceous Ceramic Excellence Award,” Ceramic Arts Queensland, BIA Gallery.
2014: 29th Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award, Gold Coast City Gallery.
2013: “once more into the fray”, Brisbane North Institute of TAFE Graduates, Students and Teachers, Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Strathpine, “New Ceramic Art”, Selected Fusions members exhibition, Robyn Bauer Gallery, Paddington, “A Ceramic Legacy”, Selected exhibition, Redcliffe City Art Gallery, Redcliffe.
2012: “New Directions” Fusions members exhibition, Gallery Nona, Brisbane, Morton Bay Regional Art Awards Finalist, Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Finalist – Sunshine Coast Art Prize 3D, Noosa Regional Gallery, Tewantin, Townsville Ceramic Awards, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, BNIT Art Teachers exhibition, Firelane Gallery, Ithaca Campus, Red Hill.
2011: Ergon Energy CQ Ceramic Award, Rockhampton Art Gallery, ‘ Watermark’, Fusions Members exhibition, Gallery Nona, Brisbane, Morton Bay Regional Art Awards, Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Act for Kids Exhibition, White Canvas Gallery, Fortitude Valley, BNIT Art Teachers Exhibition, Firelane Gallery, Ithaca Campus BNIT, Group Show, White Canvas Gallery, Fortitude Valley, Infusions, Brisbane Teapot Competition, Gallery Nona, Brisbane.
2010: Morton Bay Region Art Awards, Pine Rivers Art Gallery, Ignition Ceramics Awards, Uniting Church Conference Centre, Sunshine Coast , BNIT Art Teachers exhibition, Firelane Gallery, Ithaca Campus, Red Hill.
2009: Ergon Energy Central Queensland Art Award, Rockhampton Regional Art Gallery, BNIT Art Teachers exhibition, Firelane Gallery, Ithaca Campus, Townsville Ceramic Awards, Perc Tucker Regional Gallery, Townsville, ”Contemplation’’ group exhibition, White Canvas Gallery, Fortitude Valley Brisbane.
2008: Ignition Ceramics Award, Sunshine Coast, Ipswich Art Award, Ipswich, Sculptors Queensland Exhibition, Mount Cootha Gardens, BNIT Art Teachers, Eagle Farm Campus gallery.
2007: Pine Rivers Art Award, Strathpine Community Centre, Strathpine, BNIT Art Staff, BITS Gallery, Eagle Farm. Martin Hanson Art Award, Gladstone Regional Art Gallery.
2006: Stanthorpe Arts Festival, Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Ipswich Art Award, Ipswich, Redcliffe Craft Award, Redcliffe Art Gallery, Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award, Gold Coast Art Gallery, ‘’Support’’ Exhibition of Ceramics Educators, in conjunction with Verge 11th National Ceramics Conference, ‘’Satellite Verge’’, group exhibition Marks and Gardner Gallery, Mount Tamborine, ‘’15 Artists’’ Group exhibition, Redcliffe City Gallery, Redcliffe.
2005: Gold Coast International Ceramic Art Award, Gold Coast Art Gallery, Caloundra Arts and Crafts Festival, Martin Hanson Memorial Art Exhibition, Gladstone, Queensland, BNIT Art Staff, BITS Gallery, Eagle Farm.
1994: Downlands College Art Exhibition, Toowoomba, Stanthorpe Arts Festival, Stanthorpe.
1993: ‘’A Mixed Bag’’ Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Group Exhibition, Downlands College Art Exhibition, Toowoomba.
1991: ‘’Teapots’’ The Potters Gallery, Brisbane, Group Exhibition.
1989: ‘’Designer Craft’’, The Potters Gallery, Brisbane, Group Exhibition.
1988: Solo Exhibition, The Potters Gallery, Brisbane, ‘’In Many Directions’’ Gladstone City Art Gallery, Group Exhibition.
1987: The Potters Gallery, Brisbane, Group Exhibition of Ceramics Lecturers from 3 Colleges.
Awards/ Acquisitions
2015: Merit Award, Morton Bay Regional Art Award, Pine Rivers Art Gallery.
2011: Infusions Functional Teapot Prize, Brisbane.
2006: Acquisition, Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Acquisition, Redcliffe City Gallery.
2005: Ceramic Art Award (joint winner), Caloundra Arts and Crafts Festival.
1979: City of Box Hill Ceramics Award, Melbourne, Martin Hanson Memorial Art and Pottery Exhibition, Queensland
1978: Martin Hanson Memorial Art and Pottery Exhibition, Queensland.
Collections
- Brisbane City Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Brisbane.
- Redcliffe City Council Art Gallery, Brisbane.
- City of Box Hill Art Collection, Melbourne.
- Stanthorpe Art Gallery, Stanthorpe.
- Downlands College, Toowoomba.
- Toowoomba TAFE College
ARTIST STATEMENT – VOLVA SERIES
These vessels reference the form of the Volva shell which is part of the group of sea shells from the Ovulidae family.
The works explore the sensuality of porcelain and the organic process of forming on the wheel.
I am concerned with the harmonious combination of the formal elements of line, form, proportion, rhythm, colour and surface.
The pieces are wheel thrown using porcelain and are fired to 1300 degrees centigrade in a gas kiln. Metallic lustres are then applied and the pieces fired again to 770 degrees centigrade.
ARTIST STATEMENT – OVULA SERIES
These pieces are derived from a study of the forms and surfaces of Cowrie shells and in more general terms relate to my experience of the ocean and beaches of Queensland.
Other influences include Chinese and Japanese Ceramics and Minimalist Art.
The pieces are wheel thrown using porcelain and are fired to 1300 degrees centigrade in a gas kiln. Metallic lustres are then applied and the pieces fired again to 770 degrees centigrade.