Sarah Robinson

Srobinson.print@gmail.comhttps://au.linkedin.com/in/s-robinson-b0635064

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A successful track record of lecturing and exhibiting creative research outcomes, as a creative practice-led researcher and contemporary artist, within creative industries in Australia and in the United Kingdom.

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Experienced practice-led researcher Professional creative practitioner

Printmaking specialism Lecturing

Computer skills relevant to creative practice; Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoscan

Communication and organisational skills Critical thinking

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PhD candidate and sessional Printmaking lecturer, 2013 to current Edith Cowan University, (ECU) WA

Awarded iPREP Scholarship to work on industry project based at CingleVue, WA. Worked with Jimmy Pike Trust artists (2016) at ECU Printmaking studio. Visiting Artist, delivered artist talk and consultations for 3rd year visual arts undergraduates. Awarded Scholarships: Australian Postgraduate Award and ECU Excellence Award. Practice-led research Candidate School of Arts and Humanities. External Assessor for undergraduate Independent Project final assessment. Vice-chancellor’s Student Advisory Forum member. Presenter at This Is Not A Seminar (TINAS): Creative Research Dialogues Presenter at Centre for Research in Entertainment, Arts, Technology, Education &

Communications (CREATEC): Research Journeys in Communications and Arts: Postgraduate and Honours Colloquium

Lecturer for Materials and Methods: Approaches to Studio unit. Coordinator for Progress, postgraduate research exhibition, School of Arts and Humanities. Lecturer for Thinking Through Drawing short course.

Solo Exhibitions, 1997 to current

Imperceptible Realities, Spectrum Project Space, Edith Cowan University, WA. Eyes Open (i) Drawing In The Dark, Crystal Cave, Yanchep National Park, WA Bodywork Paintings, Drawings and Prints at the Haworth Art Gallery, UK.

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Recent Exhibitions, 2012 to current

InConversation, Spectrum Project Space, Edith Cowan University, WA. Fremantle Print Award, Fremantle Arts Centre, WA. Becoming, Art Gallery of University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, China. Print International, Oriel Wrecsam, UK. Global Echo, Spectrum Project Space ECU, Western Australia. PAWA Contemporary Print Media Awards, Western Australia.

Artist Residencies, 2010

Edith Cowan University, WA, Photoetching and Non-toxic Printmaking research.

Lecturing, non-toxic printmaking artist-led workshops, 2010 to currentUnited Kingdom and Australia

Facilitating printmaking demonstrations and workshops for community events, art societies, galleries and schools.

Printmaking Lecturer, 2010-2014 Challenger Institute of Technology, Rockingham Campus,

Lecturer for Visual Art and Contemporary Craft Certificate III and IV. Introduced non-toxic printmaking. Lecturer for one-day non-toxic printmaking courses. Relief teaching Visual Art and Contemporary Craft Cert III and IV. Judge for Castaways Sculpture School Award.

President of the Printmaking Association of Western Australia, 2009-2011

Co-organised PAWA print awards. Delivered opening speeches at print award. Delivered printmaking workshops.

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Course Leader Artlab – Open Access Printmaking Studio, 2004-2008University of Central Lancashire, UK

Worked as part of a team of three Artlab course leaders. Instructed and taught students in contemporary printmaking Ensured the smooth running of the printmaking studio. Organised guest printmakers for artist talks and demonstrations.

Fine Art Senior Printmaking Technician, 1999-2008 University of Central Lancashire, UK

Responsible for smooth running of etching and lithography studio. Responsible for ordering materials and maintenance of printing presses. Instructed undergraduate and postgraduate printmaking students. Administered daily operations in light of relevant printmaking health and safety procedures. Worked as part of the printmaking technical team.

——————————————————— Education ————————————————————

PhD Candidate: School of Arts and Humanities, Edith Cowan University, 2013 to current

Certificate IV in Training and Assessment: Australian College of Training, 2011

Certificate in Forensic Science: University of Central Lancashire, 2006

Professional Development Award: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and QuarkXpress, St Helens

College, Merseyside, 1999

Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Art & Design Secondary): Manchester Metropolitan

University, 1994

Master of Arts Degree in Fine Art Printmaking: Royal College of Art, London, 1989

Bachelor of Arts 2:1 Honors Degree, in Fine Art Printmaking: West Surrey College of Art &

Design, 1987

Diploma in General Art & Design: Somerset College of Art & Technology, 1983

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