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Artist Statement: Alice in Wonderland has long been the catalyst for intense speculation by scholars, the media and countless armchair experts. Questions have focused upon the idea-sources for the story, the personality and sexual orientation of Dodgson himself and, in particular, the nature of his relationship with the young Alice Liddell.
My tea-set designs derive from the story itself, depicting some of Alice’s weird adventures in Wonderland. The works on paper allude to the perceived tensions generated by the author’s real-life relationship with his star. |
| Biography: Recently Senior Lecturer and Head of the Drawing, School of Art, University of Tasmania. Schools Board of Tasmania, Australia Council, Arts Tasmania and the Salamanca Arts Centre Committee member. Numerous solo/group exhibitions, is a well-respected public speaker and has undertaken several public commissions. | |
