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After many years spent working as a Project Coordinator and later marketing within the construction industry, a choice to focus solely on an art career lead Jodie towards an environmentally sustainable practice together with a nature inspired philosophy. Her motto that ‘there is nothing wrong in art’ reminds us that the creative process is just that, a process. It is about taking the time to explore creativity in order to find a balance within our modern day lives. Through community projects, workshops, art residencies, consultancy, public speaking and artwork, Jodie shares her thoughts and practices with the hope of encouraging others to find their balance through creative activity.
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Her work as an artist is varied and includes illustration and writing. She is the Assistant Regional Advisor for the Western Australian chapter of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) and served for two years on the Children’s Book Council of Australia – Western Australia committee (CBCAWA). She is also member of CANWA (Community Arts Network Western Australia) and supports regional arts.
She has previously represented music artists from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) and is currently involved in community projects and promoting creative thinking through the arts within the education system. Her practice and workshops incorporate sculpture, printmaking, painting, textiles and drawing with a preference to work with freely sourced materials and discards. These include recycled wire, plant fibres, paper, textiles and wood.
Jodie’s belief is that there is a curious child who resides within all of us and who longs to ‘play’. Life is about a finding a balance between work and play, creativity and academics, progress and conservation. This is evident in her work with
She has previously represented music artists from WAAPA (Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts) and is currently involved in community projects and promoting creative thinking through the arts within the education system. Her practice and workshops incorporate sculpture, printmaking, painting, textiles and drawing with a preference to work with freely sourced materials and discards. These include recycled wire, plant fibres, paper, textiles and wood.
Jodie’s belief is that there is a curious child who resides within all of us and who longs to ‘play’. Life is about a finding a balance between work and play, creativity and academics, progress and conservation. This is evident in her work with
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· Globe Town Project
· Awesome Arts · FORM – building a state of creativity · City of Stirling · City of Joondalup · City of Mandurah · City of Swan · City of Bayswater · Balcatta Senior High School’s Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program · Amana Living · Regional Councils · Arts Festivals |
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Jodie’s love for the arts is more than just teaching or updating skills, it is sharing and documenting, experimentation, discovery and enjoying the process. Her speaking engagements have included.
· TEDxUWA Presenter · Books in Homes Representative · Beijing New Talent Academy Guest Presenter · INSEA Conference Hong Kong - presenter · Newspaper, radio and television interviews |
