Willlem will be opening his studio again this year - See Willem's web site
I live in Darlington where I have my studio where I create my paintings, jewellery and sculptural pieces.
Though my background was in aviation, I have always been interested in the creative arts, and subconsciously the topography of the land and cloud formations have had an influence on my work, not to mention my Sri Lankan upbringing and interest in ethnic jewellery from Asia, the Far East and Africa. where the vibrancy of colour is used to utmost effect..My work is very textured which reflects my aviation background..
I attended Curtin University (2000-2004) where I obtained my degree in fine arts and was awarded the Golden Key award for academic excellence.
Since leaving University I have participated in the following exhibitions
Curtin University Graduation Show.
Jewellery and Goldsmiths Association.
Drufus Gates Exhibition.
Darlington Arts Festival.
C.Y O’Conner Exhibition. Which I shared Madeleine Clear, Trevor Woodward, Hans Arkeveld Richard Woldendrop,Tony Jones, Andrew Carter, Joy Lefroy, Kirsten Sivyer and Robert Juniper.
P.L.C School exhibition.
Earth Effects Midland.
The Old Bakery Gallery.
Monart Gallery Dalkieth
Upfront Gallery in the Lake District. Cumbria U.K.
Behind the Monkey First Solo exhibition
Invited artist at the following-
Perth College
La Salle Coleege in October 2010
The Darlington Arts Festival
Cervantes Arts Festival
Wongan Hills Arts Festival.
My work was also shown in Hamburg Germany.
I also helped curate the invited artist exhibition at the Darlington Arts Festival 2009.
2009 was spent at the Central Institute of Technology where I obtained my Advanced Diploma of Jewellery and Object Design.
At present my work can be seen at Form on Murray and the Mundaring Arts Centre and also at my studio at home where I see clients by appointment.
I have also had my work on the catwalk for Styleaid in 2009and 2010 and the Rosemont Fashion Festival 2010.