Hey there!
I’m Donna Gordge – an artist, teacher, and now a student again, working in Adelaide, South Australia.
I run intimate workshops for up to four people from my own little studio, and enjoy very much sharing the knowledge I have gained through my many different creative experiences. I’ve taught adults and children in all kinds of settings – TAFE, primary and secondary school, outreach programs and community arts workshops.
My own art takes a range of forms including painting, drawing, small-scale sculpture, collage and stitch. The themes at the very heart of my practice are memory and place. Much of my art is built around narrative snippets, recalled experiences and (I admit it, sometimes blurred!!) recollections. I often incorporate artefacts, animals and found objects which have deep personal meaning for me.
I am one of three founding members of the Duck n Weave Artist Collective – we inspire and learn from each other, we go on art excursions and exhibit together twice a year.
And a bit more…
EDUCATION
1994 University of Melbourne – Bachelor of Education (Visual Arts) – Textiles Major
2000 Onkaparinga Institute of TAFE – Selected Studies – Textiles, Clothing & Footwear
2001 TAFESA – Certificate IV in Art Practice (Textiles)
2019 Currently undertaking Bachelor of Contemporary Art – University of South Australia
EXHIBITIONS
SOLO:
2020 ‘My story always starts with you’ – online through Mrs Harris’ Shop, Torrensville (Thanks, Covid!)
GROUP:
2020
‘Safe Travels’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective + Friends, SALA Festival, Ginger’s Coffee Studio, Goodwood
‘A Quarter Turn Around the Sun’ – Bachelor of Contemporary Art Students, SALA Festival, South Australian School of Art Gallery
‘SALA Stobie Pole Art’ along Jervois Street – Mrs Harris’ Shop, Torrensville
‘Balance’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, Fringe Festival, Cru Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Goodwood
2019
‘3 X Three’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, SALA Festival, Cru Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Goodwood
‘3D Contemporary Art Practice’ – Kaurna Building, University of South Australia, Adelaide
‘All the Small Things’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Cru Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Goodwood
2018
‘Places Found’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, SALA Festival, Cru Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Goodwood
‘Finding Spaces/Holding Places’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Cru Tapas Bar and Kitchen, Goodwood
2017
‘Looking Beyond’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, SALA Festival, Chateau Yaldara, Lyndoch
‘Made by You, For You, With You’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Ginger’s Vintage Lounge Bar, Goodwood
‘Bouquet’ – with Port Adelaide Artist’s Forum, Adelaide Fringe Festival, Gallery Yampu
2016
‘Under The Desk’ – with Duck n Weave Artist Collective, SALA Festival, Australian Education Union, Adelaide
2001
‘Pickled Pink Teeth’ – Onkaparinga Institute of TAFE Graduate Show, Bruce Wilson Gallery, Adelaide
1999
‘Teaches Art’ – The Meat Market Gallery, Melbourne
1994
‘Textiles Graduate Exhibition’ – The Meat Market Gallery, Melbourne