Randall Sinnamon
Randall Sinnamon: “Monkey Business” Exhibition 2012 – Artist’s Statement
As complex and intelligent humans, our closest relative in the animal world seems to be the monkey or, more precisely, the ape.
Some of us observe apes in zoos around the world; others cut down their forest habitat for timber or farming; others kill apes for meat; some strive to conserve and protect them from extinction.
But what about our business? What about our existence; our finite time on earth?
We are intelligent. We have social networks and mobile communications. We have money, television and the world-wide-web. We are wise. We can wear make-up and follow fashions. We have alcohol and medicine. We also have war.
We don’t live in zoos or sit around in forests. Surely not – that would be monkey business.
Randall Sinnamon, 2012
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Randall Sinnamon
The Source of Inspiration
122×244.5cm mixed media on canvas
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Exhibitions
- 2012
- Randall Sinnamon
- 2009
- Small is the New Big
- 2009
- Sculpture 21
Biography
Born 1970
Lives and works in Jervis Bay, NSW
Involved in the visual arts in Shoalhaven and Illawarra Regions, NSW since 1985
Held first exhibition in Huskisson in 1992 and has exhibited regularly since
1991 – 95 Worked as a primary teacher / outdoor education /special education
1995 – 2000 Travelled and worked overseas. Drawing and painting, and holding exhibitions.
Various teaching appointments in London and Wales
Presently working at Bundanon as a casual education officer
Education
2001-2003
Bachelor of Fine Arts, National Art School
1991
Art Foundation Certificate, West Wollongong TAFE
1998-1990
Diploma of Teaching – Primary Education, Wollongong University
Exhibitions
2012
Monkey Business, Robin Gibson Gallery
2011
Sculpture on the Edge, Bermagui, NSW
2010
Blacktown City Art Exhibition
Lakelight Sculpture Festival, Jindabyne, NSW
Sculpture on the Edge, Bermagui, NSW
The Footy Show, Bega Regional Gallery, NSW
2009
Exhibition with Barbara Davidson, Taylor Galleries
Solo exhibition, Locavore, Huskisson, NSW
Small is the New Big, Robin Gibson Gallery
Escape Artsfest, Milton, NSW
Sculpture on the Edge, Bermagui, NSW
2008
Solo exhibition, Robin Gibson Gallery
2007
Exhibition with Margaret Ackland, Taylor Galleries
A.I.R. Exhibition with Bundanon Staff, Lady Denman Museum, Huskisson
2006
Seachange Festival, Jervis Bay, NSW
Escape Artfest, Milton, NSW
2005
Summer and Winter Solstice Exhibitions, Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney
2004
New Talent, Robin Gibson Gallery
Refugee Week Exhibition, Hurstville Regional Museum, NSW
In Deep, Little Archie Portrait Prize, Woollamia 764, Huskisson, NSW
2003
Graduate Exhibition, National Art School
Life and Times of Goodwin Laus, National Art School
Beginnings, Lady Denman Museum, Huskisson
2002
Drawing Week Exhibition, National Art School
Group Show, Gallery 555, Sydney
Strathfield Eco Art Prize, Council Chambers, Strathfield
Pastels and Prints, Delmar Gallery, Sydney
Artists’ Picnic Two, Berry Courthouse, Berry, NSW
2001
Portrait Prize, Student Association Competition, National Art School
End of First Year Show, National Art School
End of Year Exhibition, Project Gallery, Wollongong
Wynne Refuses Show, FIG Award, Painters/Poets Pageant, Glowshow, TAP Gallery
Artists’ Picnic One, provincial venues, NSW
Five Old Boys, Trinity Delmar Gallery
2000
Sarajevo Works, Iepers, Belgium
Art of Place, Reconciliation Exhibition, Old Parliament House, Canberra
1999
Solo show, Tyfelln Centre, St Davids, Wales
1998
Solo Exhibition, I.O. Gallery, Rotterdam, Holland
Lloyd Rees Youth Art Prize
1997
Solo Exhibition, Hungry Grass Gallery, Galway, Ireland
1996
Solo Exhibition, Trivandrum Museum Complex, Kerala, India
1995
Group Show with Peter Six, De Klluver Gallery, Brugge, Belgium
Solo show, Cafe Gallery de Korre, Brugge, Belgium
1994
Group show with John Brown, Berry Bizarre Gallery, Berry, NSW
1992
First solo exhibition, Lady Denman Museum, Huskisson, NSW
1985-1991
Exhibitions in local cafes; agricultural show prizes; Shoalhaven Arts Society Exhibitions
Awards
2011
Lady Ethel Nock Sculpture Prize, Defiance Gallery, 6” x 6” Sculpture Show
Arts in the Valley Sculpture Prize (awarded by David Horton)
2010
Sculpture Prize, Blacktown City Art Prize
Residency, Australian National University, Sculpture on the Edge, Bermagui, NSW
2009
People’s Choice Award, Sculpture on the Edge, Bermagui, NSW
2008
People’s Choice Award, Jervis Bay and Basin Arts Painting Prize
Emerging Sculptor Prize, Defiance Gallery, 6” x 6” Sculpture Show
2003
Robin Gibson Sculpture Prize
Hollywood Hotel Painting Prize
Paper Prize, National Art School Drawing Week Exhibition
First Place, Open Section, TAFE Student Competition, National Art School
Second Place, Portrait Section, TAFE Student Competition, National Art School
First Prize, West Wollongong TAFE Sculpture Competition
2002
Finalist, AQ Australia Printmaking Prize, Adelaide
Third Prize, Fig Environmental Art Prize, TAP Gallery
1987
Society of Arts Fellowship, Trinity Grammar School
Collections
National Parks & Wildlife Service, NSW
Trinity Grammar School, NSW
Bundanon, Nowra, N.S.W
Private collections in Wales, Belgium, India, Scotland, England, Spain, Switzerland, Ireland and New Zealand
Randall Sinnamon’s Website
Bibliography
2011
McDonald, John, ‘Sculpture by the Sea 2011’, Sydney Morning Herald, November 12
http://johnmcdonald.net.au/2011/sculpture-by-the-sea-2011/
2009
Gorton, Stan, ‘Crucifying Our Environment’, Narooma News, March 18
‘Nature Boy – Woollamia Painter and His Bush Studio’, South Coast Register, March 18
McGill, Damian, ‘A Welcome Move Says Local Artist’, South Coast Register, May 1
Broker, David and Norris, Yolande, ‘Sinnamon’s Simian’, Art Monthly, No. 219, May
Fortescue, Elizabeth, ‘Tasting the Spice of Life’, The Daily Telegraph, August 19, p.58
2008
McGill, Damian, ‘Artistic Take on Development Issues’, South Coast Register, July 25
Fortescue, Elizabeth, ‘Revealing Look into Artist’s Ways: Taylor Galleries Exhibition’, Daily Telegraph, November 17
‘Good Things Come In Small Packages’, South Coast Register, November 21
2007
Cambourne, Keelie, ‘Fighting Development with Paint and Paper’, Illawarra Mercury, August 28
‘Artists Paint a Point’, South Coast Register, September 7
2006
Reproduction, ‘Art Salutes the Dog’, Bark Australia, March-April
‘Up and Coming Artists’, Dialogue: Shoalhaven Arts Lifestyle Magazine, No.8, Winter
2005
Reproduction, ‘Eternal Optimist – Robin Gibson’, Art Collector, Issue 32, April-June
2004
‘Controversy Bigger Than Hong Kong’, South Coast Register, June 16
Dialogue:Shoalhaven Arts/Lifestyle Magazine, No. 6, Spring
2003
Mitchell and Sutton, ‘Striking a Familiar Pose’, Sun Herald, July 6
2002
‘Randall’s Rod Gets Great Result’, South Coast Register`
2000
‘A Long Journey’, South Coast Register, December 28
1998
‘Local Painter Enters Prestigious Award’, South Coast Register
1997
‘Regurgitated Landscapes and Sea Creatures in Nowra’, South Coast Register
1994
‘Artist’s Tribute to Fellow Artist’, South Coast Register, December
1993
‘Lady Denman Complex Gives Support to Local Artist’, South Coast Register, January 10
1992
‘Randall to Exhibit His Work at Lady Denman’, Bay and Basin Review, December
Residencies
2011
Resident Artist, Candelo Village Festival
2010
Residency, Australian National University
Resident Artist, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
2009
Resident Artist, Kangaroo Valley Folk Festival
Resident Artist, Candelo Village Festival
2005
Resident Sculptor, Cockatoo Island Festival
2003
Resident Artist, Bellingen World Music Festival
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