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Itchy dogs
Fran Callen & Meghan O'Rourke
This collaborative work is designed to
highlight the ephemeral and cyclic
nature of ornamentation. As a jeweller this new work has been
a departure
from my usual methods of working, as I have begun exploring the
use of
industrial materials and processes in my practice. With the medium
of
jewellery complimenting in every respect the free and spontaneous
style of
Fran Callen's itchy dog series drawings, transforming them into
distinctive
wearable creations.
Meghan O'Rourke 2008
MEGHAN O'ROURKE BIOGRAPHY
Adelaide contemporary jeweller and metalsmith
Meghan O'Rourke has been designing and making jewellery for nearly
ten years. She has always enjoyed experimenting with materials
and the process of making, and it was this initial desire to
create that first lead her to jewellery making.
After several years experience working
in the retail jewellery industry, Meghan completed a three year
Bachelor in Visual Arts & Design at Adelaide Centre For The
Arts, where she specialized in jewellery. As of 2006 she has
been based at the prominent JamFactory Metal Design Studio as
an associate designer, from where she is continuing to develop
her private jewellery practice. In late 2007 Meghan spent 6 weeks
working in Delhi, India as part of a Helpmann Academy residency.
As a designer of contemporary jewellery
and small objects, Meghan utilises the fascinating optical effects
of titanium and the vivid colour palate achieved through the
anodising of aluminium. She has since developed a style of working
that is strongly materials and technique orientated, working
intuitively and often letting the process determine the final
appearance of the piece.
FRAN CALLEN
Fran Callen works as an artist, community
artist and art teacher. She graduated from Honours in Visual
Arts at the South Australian School of Art in 2005. She completed
Bachelor of Visual arts in 1996 and Bachelor of Education in
1998.
Fran has been involved in numerous community
art projects, including several Artist In Schools Residencies
funded by Carclew Youth Arts Centre. Her passion for Community
Art lead her to volunteer in Kathmandu, Nepal, and in New Delhi,
India, to work with disadvantaged schools and orphanages on community
art projects in 2006 and 2007. She has also worked in remote
areas and Aboriginal Communities in SA and WA, including Marree
and Nepabunna.
Extensive travel provides inspiration for
her work, including a semester of international study in painting
at the Santa Repararta International School of Art in Florence,
Italy, funded by the Ruth Tuck Scholarship.
As a practising artist she is known for
obsessive 'live sketching' including music concerts, social events
and festivals around Adelaide. Her most recent work was on show
with 7 artists at Light Square Gallery entitled 'Under the Banyan
Tree.' This was an exhibition of works inspired by the seven
artists six week residency in New Delhi in 2007. This cultural
exchange was supported by Helpmann Academy.
Fran has worked on Aboriginal Communities
on community art projects, and as a teacher, and has drawn dogs
in Marree, Nepabunna, Iga Warta, Coober Pedy and remote areas
of the Kimberley's and Pilbara.
This year Fran has been teaching drawing
at the University of South Australia, and teaches Visual Arts
at Tauondi Aboriginal College.
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Dogs in Coober Pedy, 2008
pen, tea, watercolour, gesso on paper,
32x23cm (unframed)
Fran Callen
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Fran Callen
Itchy dogs (drawings for brooches), 2008
blackened steel
65mm x 50mm x 4mm
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Fran Callen & Meghan O'Rourke
Itchy dogs, 2008
blackened steel
65mm x 50mm x 4mm
Photo: Tom Roschi
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Fran Callen
2005
2006
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2008
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2007
2003
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BA Honours in Visual Arts (Painting) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting/Photography Major) University of South Australia
Bachelor of Education - Graduate Entry (Secondary Art and English) University of South Australia
Critics Masterclass Adelaide Festival of Arts
Techniques of the Old Masters (short course) Central School of Art
Helpmann Academy Artists Residency Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi
Ruth Tuck Scholarship (one semester of international study)
Santa Reparata International School of Art, Florence, Italy
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Art Teaching (selected
examples since 2005)
2008
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2008
2007
10/9/06 - 28/12/06
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2004, 2005 & 2006
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Tauondi Aboriginal College Visual Arts tutor- Painting and Drawing Certificate 1 and 2
University of South Australia
Introductory Drawing, Visual Arts Lecturer
Foundation Studies, Life Drawing Tutor
World Youth International Volunteer, Kathmandu, Nepal
Teaching art, English, mural painting, Manmohan Memorial School and orphanage
Carclew City Sites Tutor (public art projects)
Co-ordinating and guiding young artists to create professional community murals
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Public and Community
Art Employment (selected examples since 2005)
2008
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2007
2006
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2005
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Artist in Schools,Carclew Y.A.C. Art Exhibition created with Special Education students,
The Grove Education Centre at Odeon Theatre
West Torrens Stormwater Mural,Manchester St, with William Light School
Adelaide City Council Community arts Grant Arts Theatre mural
SALA Festival Event Co-ordinator Art Geurillas/Art Attack Whyalla & live drawing
Artist in Schools, Carclew - Mawson Lakes Primary School
series of murals created with Helping Hand Aged Care Residents
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Solo Art Exhibitions
2007
2007
2006
2005
2005
2004
2002
2002
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'Zoo' Fox Creek Winery, Adelaide
'Mapping Us' SALA Festival 2007, Caos Cafe, Adelaide
'Polyptich Jam', Grace Emily Hotel, Adelaide
'Icons' Doritt Black Building, 7th Floor, University of South Australia
'Sketches' Crown and Anchor Hotel
'Frenetic' The Bank Underdale Campus, University of South Australia
'Gig' Carclew Youth Arts Centre, opened by Di Joy, Adelaide
'Up North' Travelling Exhibition, Mid & Far North SA, Funded by Country Arts SA
'New Works' Greenhill Galleries, North Adelaide
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Group Art Exhibitions
(selected examples since 2005)
2008
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2007
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2006
2005
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'Under the Banyan Tree' Light Square Gallery, Helpmann Academy, SALA 2008
Selected artists Gallery139 with Driller Jet Armstrong
'International Elephant' Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India
Meet & Greet Exhibition, Downtown Artspace, Adelaide
'Tales of the Decongested', Foyles Bookshop Gallery, London UK
'Vitamin' Online Gallery curated by Shaw Hendry
Graduates Exhibition, University of South Australia, City West Campus
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Meghan O'Rourke
Education and Training
2008
2006-2007
2003-2005
2000-2001
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Jam Factory Access Resident
Jam Factory Associate
Bachelor of Visual Arts & Applied Design [majoring in Jewellery] Adelaide Centre for the Arts, Adelaide, SA
Bachelor of Interior Design, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
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Professional Development
2008
2008
2007
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2004
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Sandy Elverd 'Contemporary Basket Weaving' workshop attendance, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Conference attendance: 'JMGA Inside-Out', Adelaide, SA
Gold Leaf Miniature Painting Workshop, with Ajay Sharma, Jaipur, India
Gem Palace, workshop and gem cutting tour, Jaipur, India
Attended Nizam's jewels exhibition, National Museum, New Delhi, India
Tamil Ceramic Workshop, with Ramaiya Tangaiya, Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India
Textile printing & indigo dyeing Workshop, Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India
Artist talk attendance, Daniel Kruger, Art Gallery of South Australia
AbaF workshop attendance
Conference attendance: 'JMGA On Location - making stories: siting, citing, sighting', Sydney, NSW
Artist talk attendance, Paul Derrez, Art Gallery of South Australia
Vocational Placement with Sue Lorraine, Metal Design studio, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Conference attendance: 'JMGA Inherited Futures - Technologies To Trap Ideas', Melbourne, VIC
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Recent Professional Experience
2007
2007
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Presented Artist Talk, JDTI [Jewellery Design & Technology Institute], Noida, New Delhi, India
'CSIRO Double Helix', conducted jewellery workshop, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
'JMGA inside out', workshop planning committee, Adelaide, SA
Starvedog Lane Magnum Design Award entrant, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Anodising Workshop, Thai Project, Assistant Lecturer, ACArts
Public Art Commission: Design for QEH 'Reeds' sculpture, Metal Design Studio
Adelaide Fringe Festival, Design Derby Volunteer
Design Institute South Australian Awards entrant
Starvedog Lane Magnum Design Award entrant, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Public Art Commission: Design for Adelaide City Council tram stops artwork, Metal Design Studio
Manufacture of Public Art commission by Michelle Nikou, coins inlaid into cement pavers,
Rundle Street, Adelaide.
Jewellery tutoring: Jamfactory volunteers ring making workshop, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Public Art Commission: 'St Mary's College' JamFactory Metal Design Studio
Presented Artist Talk, Enfield Gem & Mineral Society, Adelaide, SA
The Hat Project, workshop, Christian Hall, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Cynthia Cousens workshop, JamFactory, Adelaide SA.
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Exhibitions
2008
2008
2008
2008
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2007
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2004
2004
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'Under the Banyan Tree' Light Square gallery, Adelaide, SA
'Hooked - on the ear', Zu Design jewellery + objects, Adelaide, SA
The Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum, Adelaide, SA
'DESIGN NOW' Country Arts SA, Touring regional South Australia
Contemporary Wearables '07, Maroondah Art Gallery, VIC
JMGA: Retail Display of South Australian Jewellers, Art Gallery of South Australia, Adelaide, SA
JMGA: Adelaide Airport Display, group show, Adelaide, SA
International Elephant, Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India
Christmas Exhibition, Inform contemporary jewellery, Christchurch, NZ
Xmas Bob Bons, Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide, SA
Biennial, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Bright Shiny Things, Zu Design jewellery + objects, Adelaide, SA
Mint, Metalab Gallery, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
Sixfold, GAFFA Gallery, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
The Waterhouse Natural History Art Prize, South Australian Museum, Adelaide, SA
Contemporary Wearables '07, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, QLD
Wishlist, Chesser Gallery, Adelaide, SA
On The Cuff, Zu Design jewellery + objects, Adelaide, SA
Mettle, Studio Retail Works Gallery, JamFactory Contemporary Craft & Design, Adelaide, SA
Catch-on 2, Jewellery Fair COEX Convention and Exhibition Centre, Seoul, Korea
Fine Art Exhibition '07, Scotch College, Adelaide, SA
50 Brooches, CQgallery, Brisbane, QLD
Mint, Zu Design jewellery + objects, Adelaide, SA
Design Derby, Fringe Factory, Adelaide, SA
Dark Elegant Pop, Urban Cow Studio, Adelaide, SA
Jam Boxes, JamFactory Retail Studioworks Gallery, Adelaide, SA
Wrapped, Zu Design, jewellery + objects, Adelaide, SA.
GRASP, Horus & Deloris Contemporary Art Space, Sydney, NSW.
National Contemporary Jewellery Award, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, NSW.
Artium, Metal Design Studio New Works, Atrium Space, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
Italian Centre Prize, Jam Factory Associates, Adelaide Italian Centre, Adelaide, SA
Metal Associates Exhibition, JamFactory Retail Space, Adelaide, SA
Helpmann Academy Graduate Exhibition, Adelaide, SA
Graduate Metal X, Exit Gallery, Sydney College of the Arts, Sydney, NSW
AC ARTS Graduation Exhibition, JamFactory, Adelaide, SA
The Cats Meow, Graduation Exhibition, Tin Cat Cafe, Adelaide, SA
Entree, SALA festival, AC ARTS, Adelaide, SA
Damayanti, Kuma Jewellery, Adelaide, SA
JMGA Delegates Exhibition, Melbourne, VIC
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Awards and Grants
2008
2007
2007
2006
2005
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High Commendation, SALA Festival JamFactory Contemporary Craft and Design Award
Helpmann Academy residency, Sanskriti Kendra, New Delhi, India
Adelaide Fringe Award, Best Visual Arts Event for Mint
Arts SA, Project Assistance [emerging artists]
Helpmann Academy Grant, Project Assistance
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Publications
2008
2008
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2007
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City Messenger, 'Delhi Wares', July 30
Rip it up Magazine, 'Art Talk' interview, issue 994, July 3
Wrap, Stitch, Fold & Rivet: Making Designer Jewellery, by Mary Hettmansperger, Lark Books publishing
Adelaide Matters, 'Contents / Show of strength' Dec/Jan edition
Rip it up Magazine, 'Visions', issue 926, April 4
The Advertiser, 'Fringe proves a hot ticket', April 3 edition, p 64.
The Australian, 'Fringe's essence in vibrant nutshells', Wendy Walker, April 2 edition, p 18.
The Advertiser, 'Support Act' March 3 edition
Adelaide Matters, 'Sparkle and Shine' March edition
Adelaide Matters, 'Out of the Box' Dec/Jan edition
SA Life magazine, 'Exquisite Objects', October, volume 3, edition 10
Place magazine : architecture + design + placemaking, 'D.I.A.' October, volume 2, edition 2
Sydney Morning Herald, 'GRASP' September 30
Adelaide Matters, 'Precious Metal' March edition
Adelaide Matters, December edition
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