Ann O'Connor
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White clay, Porcelain, Jewellery
Born: Brisbane, Queensland. Resides: Mt. Glorious, Queensland. Ann O'Connor was born in Brisbane in 1943. Marrying from school, family life occupied her time until 1968 when she commenced private art classes. In 1971 Ann began a course of external study with the Australian Flying Arts School and by 1975 was working with painter Gil Jamieson (on experiments with etching), when he was artist in residence at the Capricornia Institute of Advanced Education in Rockhampton. From this Ann entered full-time study and graduated in 1978 with a Diploma of Teaching, majoring in art (etching).The CIAE bought 3 of her etchings for their collection. In 1979 she won an award for the highest academic achievement in her diploma and started working in Primary Schools. During this time she researched and published a developmental art programme for primary schools which became adopted by many Central Queensland schools. Still seeking art education, Ann completed a 3 year part-time certificate course in Studio ceramics at Rockhampton TAFE College, graduating in 1989 with a Meritorious Achievement Award. In 1993 along with her husband, Gerry, she set up a studio outside Brisbane where they both became full-time artists; Ann also training in silver smithing and jewellery making at Goldsmith's School, Brisbane. Ann's obvious verve for art has led her to 2 main areas of work in porcelain sculptures and jewellery and sometimes combining the two. Her art is ever-evolving drawing from natural inspirations, literature and often her own sense of joy. Her jewellery manages to be modern and eye-catching, yet still classical which carries through into her sculptural works which have a preciousness frequently enhanced by the subtle use of gold lustres. |
Spanish Odyssey - White Clay, Glazes, Lustre - 49x14x36cm + 42x14x33cm
And When the Pie was Opened - White Clay, Slips, Glazes & Gold Lustre - 17x13x13cm
Cupola Journey - White Clay, Glazes, Gold & Brass - 28x16x12cm
La Vie en Rose - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 33x15x12cm
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Cabaret, My Friend - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 31x18x18cm
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Chanteuse - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 31x16x11cm
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Mysteries of China - White Clay, Glazes, Gold Lustre - 45x12x17cm
Follies Girl - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 27x18x10cm
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Jill in a Box - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre, Brass - 43x15x15cm
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And the Band Played On - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 31x19x14cm
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Highland Fling - White Clay, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Brass - 21x9x5cm
Portmanteau Excursions - White Clay, Underglazes, Gold - 17x18x10cm
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Cabaret on Tour - White Clay, Coloured Slip, Underglazes, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 23x28x10cm
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Saucy Ports - White Clay, Underglazes, Gold - 11x24x9cm
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Flying Around - White Clay, Glazes - 9x12cm
Balancing Act - White Clay, Clear Glaze, Gold Lustre - 13x12cm
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Balancing Act - Detail
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"I see boats as a metaphor for migration. This idea was inspired by my grandparents, from both sides of my family, who migrated from the UK last century. As a child I loved playing with the trunks and suitcases they travelled with and would imagine travelling across the sea in a ship. I thought it was a very romantic notion. Now I am an adult I realise how brave they were to leave all their family and their culture behind to contribute to the melting pot of Australia. This bravery is shown by all the peoples from the Aborigines onwards who have come to Australia to make it their home. Their many cultures make our nation what it is today."
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
1974 - Australian Flying Arts School travelling exhibition (painting)
1978 - Central Queensland University Student exhibition (etching)
1989 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
1990 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
1991 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane (with National Ceramics Conference)
1992 - Arts in the Park, Rockhampton
1993 - Centre Gallery, Mackay
Queensland Crafts Council Gallery, Brisbane
1994 - Struggletown Gallery, NSW
Mura Clay Gallery, Sydney
Vision Arts Gallery, Milton, Brisbane
1995 - Queensland College of the Arts, Brisbane
Goldsmith's School Jewellery Exhibition, Brisbane
Queensland Potters Association, Fusions Gallery, Brisbane
Hang-Ups Gallery, Brisbane
Contemporary Art and Design Gallery, Brisbane
1996 - Arte Pordenone Art Expo, Italy
1997 - Tony Gill Galleries, Montville
HangUps Gallery, Brisbane
2001 - Redcliffe City Council "15 Artists" (invited artist)
2002 - Noosa Regional Gallery - "Works of Imagination"
2006 - National Ceramics Conference Brisbane - "Verge"
2008 - Pine Rivers travelling exhibition, "Beyond Diamonds" Pine Rivers Art Awards
Moreton Bay Regional Council - Invitational Talent Pool Exhibition
Sunshine Coast - "Ignition Awards of Excellence"
2009 - Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards
Moreton Bay Regional Art Collection - "I Know what I Like" exhibition
Pine Rivers Gallery - "Time to Shine" exhibition
Marks & Gardner gallery
"Ceramics 2009"
2010 - Moreton Bay Art Awards
2011 - Moreton Bay Art Awards
2012 - Redcliffe City Gallery - "Across the Threshold" exhibition
Pine Rivers Gallery - "Beyond Diamonds" exhibition
Fusions Gallery - "New Directions" members exhibition
Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Vessels of Change" exhibition
2013 - Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Odysseys" exhibition
2015 - Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Clay Paradoxes" with Gerry O'Connor
2017- Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Showtime" with Gerry O'Connor
RECENT ART AWARDS:
2005 - Pine Rivers Art Awards - Grand Prize & 1st Prize ceramics
2008 - Pine Rivers Art Awards - 1st Prize 3D
2010 - Moreton Bay Region Art Awards - 1st Prize 3D
2013 - Sunshine Coast Art Prize - Finalist 3D
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
Toowoomba Regional Council
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Gold Coast City Art Gallery
Central Qld. University
John Paul College
Since 1979 Ann has won many awards for her art, predominantly with her ceramic works. She has been published in many articles including 2 issues of 'Pottery in Australia', several issues of 'The Brisbane News' and in 'Craftlink'. Ann has works in several public collections including Central Queensland University Collection and the John Paul College Collection in Brisbane and in private collections across Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Japan, Norway and the United States.
SELECTED EXHIBITIONS:
1974 - Australian Flying Arts School travelling exhibition (painting)
1978 - Central Queensland University Student exhibition (etching)
1989 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
1990 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
1991 - Gallery 5, Rockhampton
Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane (with National Ceramics Conference)
1992 - Arts in the Park, Rockhampton
1993 - Centre Gallery, Mackay
Queensland Crafts Council Gallery, Brisbane
1994 - Struggletown Gallery, NSW
Mura Clay Gallery, Sydney
Vision Arts Gallery, Milton, Brisbane
1995 - Queensland College of the Arts, Brisbane
Goldsmith's School Jewellery Exhibition, Brisbane
Queensland Potters Association, Fusions Gallery, Brisbane
Hang-Ups Gallery, Brisbane
Contemporary Art and Design Gallery, Brisbane
1996 - Arte Pordenone Art Expo, Italy
1997 - Tony Gill Galleries, Montville
HangUps Gallery, Brisbane
2001 - Redcliffe City Council "15 Artists" (invited artist)
2002 - Noosa Regional Gallery - "Works of Imagination"
2006 - National Ceramics Conference Brisbane - "Verge"
2008 - Pine Rivers travelling exhibition, "Beyond Diamonds" Pine Rivers Art Awards
Moreton Bay Regional Council - Invitational Talent Pool Exhibition
Sunshine Coast - "Ignition Awards of Excellence"
2009 - Moreton Bay Regional Art Awards
Moreton Bay Regional Art Collection - "I Know what I Like" exhibition
Pine Rivers Gallery - "Time to Shine" exhibition
Marks & Gardner gallery
"Ceramics 2009"
2010 - Moreton Bay Art Awards
2011 - Moreton Bay Art Awards
2012 - Redcliffe City Gallery - "Across the Threshold" exhibition
Pine Rivers Gallery - "Beyond Diamonds" exhibition
Fusions Gallery - "New Directions" members exhibition
Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Vessels of Change" exhibition
2013 - Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Odysseys" exhibition
2015 - Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Clay Paradoxes" with Gerry O'Connor
2017- Art on Cairncross, Maleny - "Showtime" with Gerry O'Connor
RECENT ART AWARDS:
2005 - Pine Rivers Art Awards - Grand Prize & 1st Prize ceramics
2008 - Pine Rivers Art Awards - 1st Prize 3D
2010 - Moreton Bay Region Art Awards - 1st Prize 3D
2013 - Sunshine Coast Art Prize - Finalist 3D
PUBLIC COLLECTIONS:
Toowoomba Regional Council
Moreton Bay Regional Council
Gold Coast City Art Gallery
Central Qld. University
John Paul College
Since 1979 Ann has won many awards for her art, predominantly with her ceramic works. She has been published in many articles including 2 issues of 'Pottery in Australia', several issues of 'The Brisbane News' and in 'Craftlink'. Ann has works in several public collections including Central Queensland University Collection and the John Paul College Collection in Brisbane and in private collections across Australia, New Zealand, England, France, Japan, Norway and the United States.
