Ann O'Connor
Jewellery, Porcelain
Born: Brisbane, Queensland.
Resides: Mt. Glorious, Queensland.
Artist Information
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 silversmithing 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.
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
1991 Red Hill Gallery, Brisbane (with National Ceramics Conference)
1992 Gallery 5, Rockhampton
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
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.
Below are a selection of the artists work:
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