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My
undergrad major was printmaking, where I got stuck into etching and
lithography. I have now completed an Honours Degree, in sculpture. Part
time work at USQ followed, and 5 yrs later I find myself still here,
working a fulltime job as an Arts Technician. It is a pleasing mix of
mechanics and art, although I don’t have much time to concentrate on
my own art practice. The most satisfying part of the job is teaching
students the use of tools and equipment in the sculpture studio.
A pioneer aviation feel is expressed in some pieces. My early studies
in Biology partly informs the environmental focus of much of my output.
It is also evident in my desire to recycle materials.
I exhibit regularly, but haven't mounted a solo show yet and am looking forward to developing material for a variety of solo and collaborative exhibitions.
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I
was born in New Zealand, and emigrated with my family to Western Australia
in 1964. After high school I studied biology, but the excitement lay
elsewhere- surfing mostly! I moved to the East Coast in 1980, when I
joined the RAAF, training as an aircraft engine fitter. Many mechanical
jobs followed, but during a break from that I worked in a furniture
workshop, specializing in native timbers. The thrill of producing beautiful
original pieces prompted my return to study, this time it was art. 
My
interest in art is mixed with a passion for things mechanical. For me,
this translates to
I
have curated and organised group exhibitions, the most recent being
Insectasite last year. This was a gathering of 12 artists, including
myself, working with insects as inspiration...a hugely popular show.
Also I have curated two furniture exhibitions of local work, Cutting
List 1 & 2. These offer an opportunity for local trade and craftspeople
to widen their exposure, and explore non-commercial work. 
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Andrew MacDonald. 2000 