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Rachel YOUNG


Not All Who Wander Are Lost

8 - 31 May 2014

Driving long distances regularly seems to be quite a feature in my life at present. I am on the road for many reasons; education, children, sports, and extended family to name a few. Travel is constant, almost as if I am floating and wandering between places, though I am not lost. This is a chapter in my life, part of the journey. One might even be so bold as to describe it as wandering with purpose. The many hours on the road or in the air allow me the luxury of time to observe, time to dream and time to create.

Much of my inspiration is drawn from the natural environment that surrounds me in the arid region of far North South Australia. The colours, shapes and textures are abundant and ever changing, providing a new perspective each time I delve. With each observation a new element or insight is discovered or uncovered from within the midst of that which is familiar.

I am fascinated by colour, texture and light. When creating, I am drawn to materials that enable me to interpret, capture and communicate the things around me that I see.

Uncomplicated expressions of the elements that I observe are key to my practice. I study  subjects closely, dissect the components, marvel at the complexity of their natural construction and composition, then set about recreating them as an idea, image or expression.

I make use of the rich resources copper, gold and silver; mined at Olympic Dam in close proximity to my home. I feature these materials regularly in my work, not only for their practical and aesthetic qualities but also as a means of utilising local products.

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RACHEL YOUNG
Curriculum Vitae

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

2010               Diploma of Business – Creative Leaders Scholarship

2006               Certificate IV Small Business Management, Spencer TAFE

1992               Bachelor of Design – Jewellery and Metalsmithing, University of South Australia



PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Current            “Desert Rox” formerly known as “Ironworks in the Desert” - home based studio/workshop, Roxby Downs South Australia. 
                       Works produced include jewellery, metal sculpture and furniture; combination of solo works and works in partnership with my husband Mark.

2008 & 2009    Instructor of Adult Education Short Course Jewellery Teacher – TAFE SA                           
                              
2007 - 2013     Instructor of community based jewellery making workshops

 

SELECTED EXHIBITIONS

2014               Two Colour Collision - Yarta Purlti Gallery Pt. Augusta SA

2013               *Three - Yarta Purlti Gallery Pt. Augusta SA
                      
                      Out of the Ordinary – Yarta Purlti Gallery Pt. Augusta SA

2011               Red Earth – SALA Festival - Oz Minerals Copper Sculpture Award Exhibition

2010              Arid – A  Sculptural Event #4,  Pt Augusta SA

                      “20-10” JMGA National Members Award Exhibition, Perth WA

                      *We Travelled West, Cultural Precinct Gallery, Roxby Downs SA

2009               *We Travelled West, Balaklava Courthouse Gallery, Balaklava SA
             
                      Sculpture on the Cliffs, Elliston SA

2008               *An Outback Experience, New Land Gallery Foyer Space, Pt Adelaide SA

2007               Red Earth Collaborative Art Exhibition, Roxby Downs, South Australia

2006 - 2010     Arid – A Sculptural Collaboration, Arid Lands Botanic Gardens,

                      Port Augusta, South Australia

2005 - 2007     BALCO Art Prize, entrant, Balaklava, South Australia

                      *Solo Exhibitions

 

COMMISSIONS & PRIVATE COLLECTIONS

2012                       Hon Jay Weatherill Premier of SA, Copper sculpture commissioned by Oz Minerals
                              
2010                       “Do Not Worry”- Sculpture, Courthouse Gallery, Balaklava SA

2008                       CARGO – Public Art Project, Roxby Downs, South Australia

2006                       Arid Recovery Reserve, Eagle sculpture, Olympic Dam SA

2013 – 2004            Private commissions – Jewellery, sculpture and furniture          

 

RESIDENCIES

2011                       CARGO - Carclew Youth Arts – Roxby Downs Area School, St Barbara’s Parish School and Andamooka Primary School

2010                       Carclew Youth Arts, Artist’s in Schools – Andamooka Primary School

                              CARGO – Carclew Youth Arts, Regional Arts Project – Orroroo Area School

2009                       CARGO – Carclew Youth Arts, Regional Arts Project – Nicholson Avenue Primary School Whyalla, Memorial Oval Primary School Whyalla & St                               Barbara’s Parish School Roxby Downs

2008                       CARGO – A Public Art Project, Carclew Youth Arts. Roxby Downs Area School,

                              St Barbara’s Parish School and Roxby Downs Kindergarten   
 


PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ASSOCIATIONS

Guildhouse (formerly Craftsouth), Accredited Member

2012                       CARGO – Tour Coordinator – Roxby Downs Area School & Andamooka Primary

2009 & 2011           Red Earth Festival- Festival Coordinator
                               
2007 - 2013            Red Earth Festival – planning committee member & artistic director 2013                      
              
2006                      Outback Fringe Festival - planning committee member – Roxby Downs

2006 - 2014            Roxby Downs Arts and Culture Forum – Secretary (08 – 09) Chairperson (‘10 – ‘14)

 

PRIZES, GRANTS & SCHOLARSHIPS

2013                      Country Arts SA Professional Development Grant – Metal & Glass

2010                      SALA Festival Oz Minerals Copper Sculpture Award

                             First Prize - Arid – A Sculptural Event #4

                             People’s Choice Award - Arid – A Sculptural Event #4

                             Craftsouth “JMGA- WA” travel grant            

2008                      “Creative Leaders Scholarship”, Proteus Leadership Centre & Australian Business Arts Foundation (ABaF)

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