Sets, Props, Effects.
Design, Devepolment, Prototyping.
Since 1993.
An experienced and versatile freelance modelmaker. Adept at using a comprehensive range of materials and processes, and taking responsibility for overseeing quality and deadlines both as an individual and team member.
Experienced on set. Prepared to travel internationally.
Nov 09 Film: Yogi Bear. Auckland NZ. Prop maker, rigged props.
Feb 09 Gyro. Auckland, NZ. Rexona Futuristic TVC. Prop maker.
Dec 07 Film: Underworld 3. Auckland, NZ. Prop maker.
Aug 07 Gyro. Auckland. Film: Avatar, ‘Buy New Zealand Made’ TVC. Prop maker.
Mch 06 Film: 10,000 BC. Wanaka, NZ. Mould maker.
July 04 Human Dynamo. Wellington, NZ. Film: Stealth. Props, miniatures.
Nov 03 Permanent migration to New Zealand
Sept 03 Baltic Gallery, Gateshead, UK. Manage construction, installation of Art Installation.
Aug 03 Complete Fabrication, London, UK. R n D, Design, engineer Baltic Art installation.
Sept 02 Film: The Last Samurai. New Plymouth, NZ. Mould maker. Prop maker.
May 02 Film: The Water Giant. Queenstown, NZ. Prop maker.
Sept 01 – June 03. Independent travel to Asia, Australia and New Zealand.
Aug 98 Complete Fabrication, London, UK. Film, Theatre, TVC, Rigs, Props, Effects.
June 01 Harris Blythe, London, UK. Rigs, Props.
April 99 Asylum SFX, London, UK. Miniatures, build and rig cars.
April 97 Forum, London, UK. Prototyping, design development. Props and sets.
Sept 95 – March 97. Independent travel to Asia and Australia.
July 94 Jon Blundell Models, Kent, UK. Architectural topographical models.
May 94 Network Models, London, UK. Architectural models.
July 93 Forum, London, UK. Product, furniture prototyping, design development.
QUALFICATIONS
HND Visual Information Design, University of Sunderland
3D Foundation at Ravensbourne College, Chislehurst, Kent
Two A Levels
Nine O Levels
Full clean UK an NZ driving licence.
REFERENCES
UK and New Zealand references available on request.
Sculpture
Since 2003
Nov 10. NZ Sculpture On Shore, Devonport, Auckland.
Aug 10. Artfusions. Carmel College, Takapuna, Auckland.
May 10. Trends Sculptor of the Year. Waitakere H n G Show. Runner Up Award.
Apr 10. The Great Coromandel Arts Tour. Coromandel Town.
Apr 10. Artspost Hamilton. Rescued Exhibition.
Nov 09. Waitakaruru Arboretum. Sculpture in the Park.
Apr 09. Capital City Clay. Annual National Ceramics Conference Exhibition, Wellington.
May 09.The Great Coromandel Arts Tour. Coromandel Town.
May 09. Sculptor of the Year. Manukau Home and Garden Show.
Dec 08. Waiclay, National Ceramics Exhibition, Hamilton.
Nov 08. Howick Village Art and Garden Sculpture Weekend.
Oct 08. Portage Ceramics Awards. Lopdell House. Merit Award.
May 08. The Great Coromandel Arts Tour. Coromandel Town.
Nov 07. Ellerslie International Flower Show. Auckland.
Oct 07. Portage Ceramics Awards. Lopdell House. Merit Award.
May 07. The Great Coromandel Arts Tour. Coromandel Town.
Nov 06. Ellerslie International Flower Show. Auckland.
Nov 06. Art Out There. Waiheke Community Art Gallery.
Nov 06. Cone City Clay. Artful Gallery, Auckland.
Oct 06. Waikato Home and Garden Show. Sculpture Symposium.
May 06. The Great Coromandel Arts Tour, Coromandel Town.
May 06. Waiclay National Ceramics Exhibition. Waikato Museum. Merit Award.
Mch 06. Scape: Sculpture in the Landscape. Waitakaruru Arboretum.
Jan 06. Out of the Woods, Waitakaruru Arboretum.
Nov 05. Ellerslie Flower Show. Auckland Regional Botanical Gardens.
Nov 05. Art Out There. Waiheke Community Art Gallery.
Oct 05. Corodo Coromandel Festival of the Arts.
July 05. Source Exhibition. Inverlochey House Wellington.
May 05. Waiheke Ceramics Award. Waiheke Community Gallery. Merit Award
Mch 04. Inmates. Hauraki House, Coromandel Town.
Awards
Merit Award. Waiheke Ceramics Award. Waiheke Community Art Gallery. May 05.
Merit Award. Waiclay National Ceramics Exhibition. May 06.
Merit Award. Portage Ceramics Awards. Lopdell House. Oct 07.
Merit Award. Portage Ceramics Awards. Lopdell House. Oct 08
Runner Up. Trends Sculptor of the Year Award. Waitakere. Aug 10
Publications
Urbis Landscapes November 06 – January 07
Home and Lifstyle, Waikato Times. April 07
Ceramics Technical 07
Alfresco May-June 09
Trends Outdoor Living 10