Jay Dee Dearness portfolio
Credentials:
2015 – Master of Arts in Visual Arts, Queensland College of Art (Griffith University) 2014 – Courses within the Bachelor of Architectural Design, University of Queensland 2005 – Courses within the Postgraduate Diploma in Landscape Architecture, Queensland University of Technology 2004 – Certificate 2 in Horticulture, North Brisbane Institute of Tafe (including permaculture) 2000 – Courses within the Bachelor of Architecture (fourth year), Queensland University of Technology 1999 – Bachelor of Built Environment (Interior Design), Queensland University of Technology – with distinction
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mava ornament revit photography (digital) photography (analogue) myrtle street studio landscape interiors architecture fine art about me....
October 2015 August 2015 July 2015 October 2014 August 2014 January 2010 -2013 November 2003 - August 2005 June 2002 - July 2003 September 2000 - June 2002 for life
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Master of Arts in Visual Arts (Griffith University) What is a home? How do different people relate to a home? Is it bricks and mortar? An investment? Or is it an atmosphere? Is it a combination of good company, smells and sounds that evoke a feeling of comfort? Lucy Lippard’s interpretation of how we convert a space to place struck a chord with me in her comment that ‘a lived in landscape becomes a place, which implies intimacy; a once-lived in landscape can be a place, if explored, or remain a landscape, if simply observed.’ (Lure of the Local 1997, 9). With a background in architectural design and much of my life spent on the move through living arrangements and travel, these are burning questions. My Master of Arts in Visual Arts thus began with an exploration of this theory at its core, expanding on my practice as a fine artist from paper based techniques such as drawing, watercolour, printing and photography (analogue and digital) into a public art context. Moving from two-dimensional to three-dimensional form and creating artwork that took into account my architectural design background and engaging with specific contexts and communities.
copyright Catherine Lowe - Brisbane 2015
The installation consists of a mobile projector, video projections and performance. The mobile projector is a second-hand trishaw that I had refurbished and modified to provide electricity on the go for the projections and accompanying music. The project culminated in a site-specific public artwork located at Urban Climb, West End – a popular rock climbing venue in Brisbane.
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copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Ipswhich 2015
Catalyst Church - Ipswich The Catalyst Church refurbishment in Ipswich honoured the heritage of this site, it’s body and soul, by thoughtfully reworking an existing metal foundry to create a community space including a cafe for parishioners. I was contracted by Smith Architest Pty Ltd to provide elements within the site that would tie the different areas of the buildings together and provide a warm but dynamic element to the architectural refurbishments. This comprised of a screen and wallpaper design. Looking at the body of the building and it’s relationship to the church as a physical shelter. Observing the way the roof openings filtered light through perforations and provided shade and reinterpreting this as a panel design for another sheltering device - the screens. The silo at the core of the church (see following pages) - its’ literal and metaphorical heart serves as a reminder of the reason for the buildings existence. The image created for the wallpaper design is taken from the inside of this silo and is an opportunity to honour the building’s past life while drawing on this parallel in terms of the role of the church in its community - it’s soul. Photographs shown are from the well attended opening in August this year where many from the community expressed their delight and enjoyment of the upgrades and new facilities. Please visit catalystchurch.com.au if you would like to see more.
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Introduction to CAD - Griffith University Whilst completing my Master of Arts in Visual Arts at the Queensland College of Art I was required to take two electives in conjunction with my main project and core studies. I chose to undertake a semester course in REVIT at the beginning of 2015 in readiness for jobsearching later this year. Provided here are some samples included as part of the third and final project of the semester. If you would like more information on my REVIT capabilities, please feel free to contact Philip Bugden (Peddle Thorp) who was my instructor - p.bugden@peddlethorp.com.au.
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copyright Jay Dee Dearness - 2014
photographydigital Heritage Found Photographic Exhibition ‘Heritage Found’ began as a mapping project instigated earlier this year by myself when it was made clear to the National Trust of Australia (Queensland) that there appeared to be a lack of clear information available readily in visual format to the general public on the overlap of heritage listings within Brisbane at a State and Local Government level.
copyright Tim Nemeth (courtesy of the BLHN) - 2014
Heritage Found Photographic Exhibition After the confusion surrounding the lack of heritage listing on Hotpoint House, O’Reilly’s Bonded Stores and the Free Stores Building (recently removed from Margaret Street), steps were taken by volunteers to correct this oversight. A plan was developed for an ongoing mapping project that would use Google Maps to overlay heritage listed sites within Brisbane along with those of interest to the National Trust. In this way, providing clear links for the general public and visitors to our city, the wonderful array of heritage sites available for exploration. Also highlighting any buildings of heritage value that have been overlooked by Brisbane City Council. The ‘Heritage Found’ Exhibition was a natural follow on from this project with the need for photographs documenting the sites to be added to the map. Focusing on the Brisbane CBD, photographers were invited to explore the city creatively using the mapping project as a guide. This exhibition forms the resulting culmination of the photographic explorations by myself and fellow photographer, Chris Dunbar. The exhibition was shown in the basement of National Trust House (95 William Street, Brisbane) during Brisbane Open House in 2014. The Brisbane Living Heritage Network also used the exhibition as an event to co-launch their 2014 heritage guide.
copyright Tim Nemeth (courtesy of the BLHN) - 2014
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copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Waterline (digital print from pinhole photographs) 2014
photographyanalogue ‘Blueprints’ exhibition held at the Baber Studio, from Friday 29th August to 20th September 2014. This was an exhibition of fine art prints by ten Brisbane printmakers, responding to ’art and architecture’. The artists include myself, Vanessa Cox, Amanda Page, Sandra Pearce, Ann Roworth, Jennifer Sanzaro-Nishimura, Belinda Sinclair, Evelyn Upton, Kay Watanabe and Pat Zuber. Since then I have also worked with Monique and Kim Baber on ‘Fish Lane Follies’ (2015), a joint project between UQ Architecture, Brisbane City Council and Baber Studio as a projectionist. kdj;lskjf;laskjflkajf;lsakjf;lakjf-
copyright Ashlye Oostdycke - 2010
myrtle street studio Myrtle Street Studio was an independent ARI (Artist Run Initiative) which opened to the public in early 2010. Situated within the Grange (Brisbane), it incorporated a gallery space, specialist book/print store and artist studio including a photography lab and two printing presses. This was located in a refurbished worker’s cottage (my home was located above). The design and construction was completed during 2009 in conjunction with Smith Architects. Specifically initiated to fill a gap in Brisbanes’ current art scene, Myrtle Street Studio represented student and emerging artists who work primarily in print and paper-based media. My aim was to provide a professional yet accessible contemporary art space for the local community. Regular by-monthly exhibitions were held and at the time I completed commisions and taught from this space as well as at the Brisbane Institute of Art.
The following photographs are from the official opening by Cr Fiona King (Marchant). If you would like to view more exhibitions - flickr.com/photos/myrtlestreetstudio/ If you would like to read a little more on MSS - myrtlestreetstudio.wordpress.com
landscape Assistant Landscape Architect - Terrain Consultants Pty Ltd (Brisbane) Whilst working full-time for Scott Taylor of Terrain Consultants, I was employed to complete design approval and construction documents for a number of projects. Two of these included here as examples of my CAD documentation standards are: - Axis Apartments at Main Beach (Gold Coast) - Park Hill Village at Bulimba I still complete contract work for Scott in this capacity on occasion and have also provided artist procurement for such projects as the Bundaberg Main Street Redevelopment.
interiors Interior Designer - Cube Company Pty Ltd (Melbourne) My role within this company as an interior designer included the design and documentation of large corporate fit outs within the Melbourne Central Business District. I was responsible for some floor design, a variety of joinery designs, furnishings and colour ways for client approval along with presentation layouts. I was involved in the surveying of these sites and contributed to a large quantity of the construction documentation for the following projects: - Allianz - 570 Bourke Street - The National - 330 Collins Street - Deakin Prime - Levels 5 & 6, 616 St Kilda Road
architecture Architectural Draftsperson - La Mattina and Associates Design Studio (Melbourne) My role within this company included some design work and the drafting of planning and construction drawings for clients, dealing mostly with multi-unit and residential developments (townhouses, dual occupancies, single houses and extensions). I oversaw projects from their documentation through to planning and building approval. -
Drafting of planning and working drawings using AutoCAD Liaising with town planners and building surveyors for design approval Liaising with engineers, surveyors, landscape architects, builders, real estate sales staff and other relevant contractors Organising council submissions including planning reports Project management including liaising with clients at all stages of the design process to completion Organising presentations for sales and presentation purposes with various materials and artistic techniques Site visits to determine site context and response for planning purposes Design responses using council and REScode guidelines Designing of facades, colour schemes and material selections for client approval
Architectural Assistant - Van Riet Architects Pty Ltd (Brisbane) In this company I undertook the production of planning and construction drawings for large scale tilt-up industrial constructions including storage sheds and multi-office units as well as general office duties when required. -
Drafting of planning and construction documentation using AutoCAD Creating 3D visuals for promotional and sales purposes using ArchiCAD Liaising with engineers and surveyors Organising colour and material solutions for client approval Secretarial relief work
Selected Exhibitions: ‘Coastliners’ – 16th of October, 2015. In conjunction with Griffith University (QCA) and Urban Climb – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Fish Lane Follies’ – 28th of August, 2015. In conjunction with Brisbane City Council, UQ Architecture and Baber Studio ‘Heritage Found’ – 11th to 12th of October, 2014. In conjunction with the National Trust of Queensland for ‘Open House’ at National Trust House – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Blueprint’ – 29th of August to 20th of September, 2014. Baber Studio – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Regenerate’ – 22nd of February to 30th of March, 2014. Impress Printmakers Kedron subARTStation Gallery – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Vie De Pacifique – Pacific Life’ – Touring 2012-2016, Australia, Chile, Hawaii, Japan, New Zealand, Philippines, Vanuatu – Multiple Venues ‘Water Portraits, Portraits d’eau’ – 5th to 29th of October, 2011. Galerie Warren G. Flowers Gallery – College Dawson, Montreal, Canada ‘St Columba’s Arts Show’ - 10th of September, 2011. By Invitation. St Columba’s School - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Cross Currents’ - 3rd to 10th of September, 2011. Joint exhibition with Ashley Oostdyck. Myrtle Street Studio – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘AGHS Group Exhibition’ - 19th to 21st of August, 2011. By Invitation. Brolga Theatre and Conference Centre - Maryborough, Queensland, Australia ‘Impressions 6’ – 17th to 21st of June, 2011. Impress Print Exhibition. Circle Gallery – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘Penny Black Exhibition and Zine Launch’ – December, 2010. Myrtle Street Studio – Brisbane, Queensland, Australia ‘PINE APPLES Exhibition’ – February through to April, 2010. Church Studio Franklin (Tasmania) and Myrtle Street Studio (Queensland), Australia ‘My Case International Exhibition’ – various dates, 2009-2010. Hong Kong and Australia ‘Cherish’08 @ (M)art’ – 13th of November to 23rd of December, 2008. (M)art @ Artisan Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia ’4 Words For Paper’ – 6th to 27th of January, 2008. Brisbane Square Library – Level 2 Exhibition Space. Brisbane, Queesland, Australia ‘BOOKS.07 Works of Imagination: The Search for the Impossible’. 24th of August to 30th of September, 2007. Noosa Regional Art Gallery – Tewantin, Queensland, Australia ‘Zine Factory’ – 18th to 31st of August, 2007. Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest. Emu Plains, New South Wales, Australia
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Detail from ‘Prototype for a Safety Blanket’ 2011 (Ink on Archival Paper)
fine art I have been an artist for as long as I can remember and it is an integral part of my life as a designer. I now work at the junction of light based media (printing/photography/projection) within the context of place. Fine Art Education: 2015: Queensland College of Art, Brisbane – Master of Arts in Visual Arts (MAVA) through the Queensland College of Art (Griffith) 2013: Gold Street Studios, East Trentham – Copperplate Photogravure Workshop with Dianne Longley and Ellie Young 2012: ANAT (Australian Network for Art and Technology) & Fab Lab, Adelaide – Digital Fabrication Masterclass with Dr Zoz Brooks 2011: Jon Goodman, Massachusetts – Copperplate Photogravure Workshop 2010: Crown Point Press, San Francisco – Etching and Photogravure Workshops 2010: SFCB (San Francisco Centre for the Book), San Francisco – Photopolymer Plate-Making Workshop with Maia de Raat 2010: Artspace Mackay, Mackay – Collaborative Publication Workshop with David Dellafiora 2010: Artspace Mackay, Mackay – Printmaking and Bookbinding Masterclass with Caren Florence 2009: Idlewild Press, Melbourne – Letterpress Workshop with Carolyn Fraser 2009: Gold Street Studios, East Trentham – Gum Bichromate and Salt Printing with Ellie Young, New Cyanotypes with Dr Mike Ware and Bromoils with Chris Lim 2008: Firestation Print Studio, Melbourne – Monoprinting with Sara Amos 2007: Studio at West End, Brisbane – Etching with Wim de Vos 2007: QBG (Queensland Bookbinders Guild), Brisbane – Introductory Bookbinding 2006-2008: Impress Printmaker’s Group, Brisbane – various short courses in printmaking including Copper Plate Etching, Screenprinting, Monoprinting, Artist Books, Linocut, Stencil Printing and Flocked Block Printing. 2005-2007: BIA (Brisbane Institute of Art) – Individual courses in Introductory Drawing, Drawing the Human Figure, Introductory Watercolour, Intermediate Watercolour, Introductory Printmaking, Etching and Fabric Printing.
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Photography and projections from the exhibition ‘Cross Currents’ 2011
Collections: The Prints and Drawings Collection – March 2014 As part of the works from the ‘Regenerate’ portfolio Held in the National Gallery of Australia, Canberra - Australia The Ephemera Collection – December, 2011 Held and collected by the Australian Library of Art collections of the State Library of Queensland ‘Penny Black’ Zine – December, 2010 Collaborative publication produced by Joanna Coltman, edition of 30. Held in the National Library of Australia, Canberra – Australia ‘Bound In Yellow’ – April, 2010 Collaborative publication produced by David Dellafiora, edition of 25 Held in the Sackner Archive of Concrete and Visual Poetry, Artspace Mackay and Australian State Libraries
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Pinhole photography from the Queensland Museum studies 2013
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Silversmithing from ‘Cherish’ O8
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Watercolour sample
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Pen and wash painting from ‘Original 6’ Exhibition
copyright Jay Dee Dearness - Salt Prints from ‘Cross Currents’ exhibition 2011
about me I am a highly competent and creative individual with a huge lust for life! I am extremely capable and enjoy a diverse range of interests including rock climbing, cycling, trekking and traveling. Having worked in the design and arts industries now for 15 years, I can honestly say that the key to maintaining creativity in your life is through balance. I seek out work with people who share this philosophy and have a positive and humorous outlook. I am at your service if you share this attitude and wish to engage me.
thank you!