CURRICULUM VITAE

ANDREW KAY.

Born 25th October, 1950. Bolton, Lancashire, England.

1962 Gained a scholarship to the Bolton Junior Art School.

1966 - 69 Studied Advertising Design, at the Bolton college of Art and
Design.

1969 - 72 Worked as a Graphic Designer in Manchester U.K.

1972 - 73 Travelled extensively throughout Asia, the Far East and Australia.

1973 -77 Studied Fine Art at Preston Polytechnic, achieving a first class honours degree in fine art .

1977 - 78 Gained a Master of Arts degree in fine art at Manchester
Polytechnic. Area of specialization, Sculpture.

1978 - 79 Travelled through India and the Far East, arrived in Australia, February 1979.

Since my arrival in Australia I have constantly tried to improve and hone my skills as a sculptor. In 1983 I began working full time at my studio -foundry in Adelaide, using the lost wax technique for the casting of my sculpture in bronze. In 1985 I moved to Perth W. A. Where I continue to cast all my own work at my studio in Roleystone.
The themes for my work are mainly derived from the unique flora and fauna of the Australian landscape. I have a particular interest in trying to capture those moments of cognitive awareness that occur between us and our fellow creatures. The Indian Ocean just of the coast of Perth provides me with a rich sculptural resource.

Exhibitions to date.

1998 North Shore Fine Art, Sydney.
1998 Sculpture Survey. Gomboc Gallery, Sculpture Park. Perth.
1997 North Shore Fine Art, Sydney.
1997 Gomboc Gallery, Perth.
1994 Abrolhos Islands Exhibition, Geraldton.
1993 Gomboc Gallery, Perth.
1991 Rebecca Hossack Galleries, London.
1991 Gomboc Gallery, Perth.
1991 Perth Galleries W.A.
1989 Perth Galleries, W.A.
1988 Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
1987 Gomboc Gallery, Perth.
1985 Greenhill Galleries, Perth.
1984 Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide.
1983 Greenhill Galleries, Adelaide.
1978 Fylde Art Association.
Grundy House Museum, Blackpool, UK.
1977 Northern Young Contemporaries.
Whitworth Art Gallery, Manchester, UK.

Sculpture Prizes.
City of Wanneroo sculpture prize
Houghton Sculpture Prize, 1st prize.
Matilda Festival Sculpture prize.

Commissions.

B.H.P. Australia Ltd.
Arthur Anderson & Co W.A.
Curtin University, Perth.
Sybase Ltd. Sydney.
Hyatt International Hotels.
Sanwa Vines Ltd.

Major Commissions.

1996. Morley Galleria-Centre Court Sculpture.
3.5 metres high Bronze Sculpture. -Girl with Two Dolphins.

1997. Sculpture Commissioned for the Eighth World Swimming Championships. Western Australia.
Perth Challenge Stadium Sports Institute.
5-metre high stainless steel sculpture.

1999. City of Belmont Centennial Public Art Commission.
3.6 metre high bronze and stone sculpture.

2000. Perth College Centenary Sculpture.
4.2 metre high bronze sculpture.

2000. Southern Region Italo-Australian Community foundation Inc.
Bronze sculpture commemorating Multi cultural migration to Australia.

2002. Sir Hughie Edwards VC Memorial Sculpture Project.
2.1 metre high bronze sculpture. Fremantle.

2003. Main Street Public Art Project
Three contemporary urban sculptures for the City of Gosnells. W.A

2005. The City of Rockingham, entry statement.
4.5 metre stainless steel and cast bronze sculpture.

2005. Rockingham RSL memorial.
Two 3.5 metre cast bronze figures

2006. Bletchley Park Sculpture.
Two Steel Sculptures, 3.5m x 3m & 3.5m x 6m.

2006. Dynons Plaza. Hay Street, Perth.
10 Sculptures, Stainless steel and cast bronze.

2007. Two large steel sculptures. 6m x 4, 4m x 3m.
Ascot racecourse. West Australian Turf Club.

2007. Bletchley Park Sculpture.
Two Steel Sculptures, 6m and 5m tall.

Sculpture Purchased by.

B.H.P. Australia Ltd.
Arthur Anderson & Co W.A. Collection
Murdoc University, Perth, W.A.
Curtin University, Perth, W.A.
Burswood Resort Casino, Perth.
Kerry Stokes Art Collection.
West Australian Justice Department
Plus many private collectors around the world.