1999 Finalist

Mark ThieleParkside, South Australia, Australia



Chat Series II


Blown and cold worked glass
27 H x 8 W x 8 D cm


Animating and constructing dialogues between pieces to achieve dynamic interaction is the inspiration that informs my work. I construct groups conversing, thereby inspiring investigation by my audience. Cutting and carving techniques allow me to achieve variation of surface treatments. This process enables the creation of new and exciting textural surfaces that enhance the vital qualities of these forms.


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Biography

Mark Thiele
Meadows , South Australia, Australia

Born
28/4/1970 Murray Bridge, South Australia, Australia

Education

  • 1998, Bachelor of Arts (Glass) with Honours, Australian National University , Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Last Solo Exhibition

  • 2010, A Glass Affair, Noarlunga Centre, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Last Group Exhibition

  • 2013, Encadree, Red Poles Gallery, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia

Public/Private Collections

  • Winners Collection, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Awards/Grants

  • 2014, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2007, Finalist, City of Hobart Art Prize, Hobart City Council, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
  • 2006, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2002, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2001, Recipient, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2000, Finalist, RFC Glass Prize, Australia
  • 1999, Finalist, RFC Glass Prize, Australia
  • 1998, Finalist, RFC Glass Prize, Australia