Summary Highlights
Trish completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Printmaking) in 2011, a Master of Fine Arts and Design (Drawing) in 2013 and a Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Drawing) in 2018 at the University of Tasmania School of Art.
Trish has been exhibiting as an artist for a number of years and has held both solo and group exhibitions within contemporary spaces and galleries throughout Tasmania.
Her work can be found in private collections as well as the New Gallery Launceston as part of the Birchalls Art Collection. She won the Birchalls Art Prize in 2012, was a finalist in the Bay of Fires Art Prize in 2019 and a finalist in the Henry Jones Art Prize 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Trish lives and works in Hobart Tasmania.
Academic Details
Bachelor of Fine Arts with Honours (Drawing)
Tasmanian College of the Arts Hobart
University of Tasmania 2018
Master of Fine Arts and Design (Drawing)
Tasmanian College of the Arts Hobart
University of Tasmania 2013
Bachelor of Fine Arts (Printmaking)
Tasmanian College of the Arts Hobart
University of Tasmania 2011
Reviews, Articles and Interviews
2020
Interview with John Willis, St. Vincent’s Health Australia, June 11, 2020
https://frontlinehealthhomelessness.transistor.fm/episodes
2020
Verdouw, T., A Visual Investigation and Exploration into the Physical and Psychological Effects of Trauma Through a Lived Experience of Domestic Violence, Parity Magazine, March 2020 Vol. 33 – Issue 2, p. 56-57
2012
Mary Machen Birchalls Art Prize, The Examiner September 14, 2012 p. 17
Clyde Selby Gallery Watch, Saturday Mercury Magazine May 12, 2012 p. 23
2010
Arts on the Edge Exhibition Review, Edge Radio Broadcast
Art Prizes And Awards
2023
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart, Finalist
2022
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart, Finalist
2021
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart, Finalist
2019
Bay of Fires Art Prize, St Helens, Finalist
2018
Executive Deans Honour Roll, College of Arts, Law and Education,
University of Tasmania Hobart
2012
Birchalls Art Prize: Works on Paper, New Gallery, Launceston, Winner
2010
Birchalls Art Prize: Works on Paper, New Gallery, Launceston, Finalist
Commissions and Collections:
2015
Private Commission: Cassy O’Connor – Tasmanian Greens Leader MP
New Gallery, Launceston
2012
Gallery Collection, New Gallery, Launceston
Private Collections Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Hobart, Perth
Art Residencies
2019
AiR Program (Artist in Residence), School of Creative Arts,
University of Tasmania
2014
Arte Studio Ginestrelle, Assisi, Italy
Professional Development
2018
A Journey to Freedom, TMAG, Dark Mofo,
Artist Assistant for Nicolas Daubanes
2015
Giidyanda, Botanical Gardens, Dark Mofo,
Artist Assistant for Tyrone Sheather
Exhibitions – Solo
2018
Issues and Solutions, Homelessness Week, Republic Bar, North Hobart
2014
Trauma Loop, Project Gallery, Sawtooth Launceston
2012
Behind Closed Doors, Top Gallery, Salamanca Arts Centre
2010
From the Inside Out, Entrepot Gallery, Hobart
Exhibitions – Group
2023
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart
2022
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart
2022
Glenorchy Open Art Exhibition, MAC, Moonah
2022
Connected Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny
2021
The Henry Jones Art Prize, Hobart
2020
Glenorchy Open Art Exhibition, MAC, Moonah
2020
Contemporary Art Tasmanian (CAT) Members Exhibition, Hobart
2019
16 Days of Activism, Burnie Regional Art Gallery
Site Energy Construct, Plimsoll Gallery, Hobart
Waterways, Long Gallery, Salamanca Art Centre
2018
Honours Graduation Exhibition, Plimsoll Gallery, Hobart
2015
Rotary Club of Hobart Charity Art Exhibition, Sandy Bay
2014
International Contemporary Art Exhibition, Art Gallery Le Logge, Assisi, Italy
2013
Contemporary Art Tasmania Members Exhibition, Hobart
Clarence Rotary Art Sale Rosny Barn, Rosny
Masters of Fine Art and Design Exhibition UTAS Plimsoll Gallery, Hobart
2012
Cast Members Exhibition Cast Gallery, Hobart
Birchalls Art Prize, New Gallery, Launceston
2011
In Flux Stable Gallery, Moonah
Impressed Hunter Island Press Members Exhibition Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny
2010
Cast Members Exhibition Cast Gallery, Hobart
Utas Painting Society Meadowbank Winery, Richmond
Clarence Open Art Exhibition Schoolhouse Gallery, Rosny
Future Legends UTAS School of Art
Birchalls Art Prize, New Gallery, Launceston
2009
The Naked Horse Fine Arts Gallery UTAS
Pressed Entrepot Gallery Hobart