2012 Finalist

Bethany WheelerElwood, Victoria, Australia



Prodedural Memory - Glass Cutting


Cast lead crystal, laminated sheet glass, graphite grease, found blown glass & glass cutter
40 H x 25 W x 25 D cm


Within each hand made process the development of procedural memory is unique. This work captures and preserves the micro movements of the body in conjunction with the hand tool, whilst in the action of glass specific making.


Photographer: Andrew Barcham




All entries as Finalist

Biography

Bethany Wheeler
Elwood, Victoria, Australia

Born
29/4/1979 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Education

  • 2014, Paradoxes in Glass Workshop, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwoood, Washington, United States
  • 2003, Master of Fine Art (Glass), Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  • 2000, Bachelor of Art (Ceramic Design) with Honours, Monash University, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Last Solo Exhibition

  • 2014, On Reflection, The Gallery at Bayside Arts & Cultural Centre, Brighton, Victoria, Australia

Last Group Exhibition

  • 2014, Kirra Illuminating Glass Award , Kirra Galleries, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Public/Private Collections

  • National Art Glass Collection, National Art Glass Gallery, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales, Australia

Awards/Grants

  • 2014, The Lino Tagliapietra Scholarship, Pilchuck Glass School, Stanwoood, Washington, United States
  • 2012, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2008, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2007, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2006, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia