2005 Finalist

Evelyn Dunstan, Auckland, New Zealand



Ao-Marama (world of life and light)


Lost wax cast as one piece crystal, coldworked and acid-etched glass
32 H x 25 W x 25 D cm


To capture and share the diverse essence of New Zealand, portrayed through the myriad of our beautiful and varying landscapes.


Photographer: Howard Williams




All entries as Finalist

Biography

Evelyn Dunstan
Pakuranga, Auckland, New Zealand

Born
6/4/1961 Auckland, , New Zealand

Education

  • 2012, Galia Amsel Workshop, Wanganui UCOL, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2012, Pâte de Verre Masterclass, Shini-ichi and Kimiaki Higuchi, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2011, Kiln Formed Glass Masterclass, Gerry King, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2011, Photo Mask Sand Carving Masterclass, Lawrence Morrell, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2011, Workshop, Daniel Clayman, Sydney College of the Arts, The University of Sydney, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
  • 2010, What's Going on in There? Workshop, Ann Robinson, City, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2009, Pounamu Carving Workshop, Sam Wilkinson, Artstation, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2008, Glassblowing, Peter Viesnik, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2008, Hot Casting, Mitchell Gaudet, Pratt Fine Arts Centre, Seattle, Washington, United States
  • 2008, USA Casting Techniques, Hugh McKay, Port Orford, Oregon, United States
  • 2008, Fusing Masterclass, Emma Varga, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2008, Bronze Casting, David Reid, Corbans Summer School, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2007, Painting on Glass, Sharon Peters, Canberra Glassworks, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • 2007, Omaru Stone Carving, Lauren Kitts, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2007, Precious Metal Clay, Pakuranga College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2007, Aluminium Casting, Pakuranga College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, Fusing and Slumping Workshop, Claudia Borella, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, Raku Pottery, Auckland Studio Potters, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, Flame Beadmaking, Peter Viesnik, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, Jewellery Construction, Uxbridge, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2005, Pottery, Duncan Shearer, Margaret Sumich, Auckland Studio Potters, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2004, Cast Glass Yearlong Course, Artstation, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2004, Pottery, Matt McLean, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2004, Pottery, Auckland Studio Potters, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2004, Metal Sculpture, Penrose, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2003, Mosaics, Edgewater College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2003, Cast Glass, Uxbridge, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2003, Stained Glass, Edgewater College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2003, Slumping and Fusing Glass, Uxbridge, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2003, Slip Casting Workshop, Western Potters, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2002, Stained Glass, Edgewater College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2002, Pottery, Edgewater College, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 1981, Pottery, Peter Collis, Talisman, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 1979, Graphic Arts, Waikato Polytechnic WINTEC, Hamilton, Waikato, New Zealand

Last Solo Exhibition

  • 2014, Cast Glass, Orexart Gallery, Auckland, New Zealand

Last Group Exhibition

  • 2014, Hsinchu International Glass Festival, Hsinchu Glass Museum, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, Province of China

Public/Private Collections

  • National Gallery of Australia, Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
  • Winners Collection, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • Kaplan/Ostergaard Glass Collection, Palm Springs Art Museum, Palm Springs, California, United States
  • Seven Bridges Art Foundation, Greenwich, Connecticut, United States
  • Private Collection of Sir Elton John
  • Pitchersky/Morrison Collection, California, United States
  • Private Collection of Andy and Deirdre Plummer
  • Various Private Collections

Awards/Grants

  • 2014, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2014, Finalist, Warm Glass Prize, Wrington, Somerset, United Kingdom
  • 2013, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2012, People’s Choice Award, NZSAG Biennial Conference, Wanganui, Taranaki, New Zealand
  • 2012, Artist Prize, Warm Glass UK, Wrington, Somerset, United Kingdom
  • 2012, 1st Prize and Merit, Royal Easter Show, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2012, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2011, Lost Wax Casting on Murano, Teacher, Gaffer Glass New Zealand, Murano, Venice, Italy
  • 2010, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2010, 3rd Prize, Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Glass Award, Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
  • 2009, Finalist, Molly Morpeth Canaday 3D Glass Award, Whakatane, Bay Of Plenty, New Zealand
  • 2007, Recipient, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2007, Honourable Mention, Luminous Art of Glass Awards, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2006, Honourable Mention, Luminous Art of Glass Awards, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2006, 2nd Prize, NZSAG Biennial Conference, Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand
  • 2005, Finalist, Ranamok Glass Prize, Australia
  • 2004, Merit Award, Sculpture and Vessel, Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand