I have ceramics and art certificates from the National Art School (when it was known as ESTC) and Hornsby TAFE where I taught for 6 years. I have several degrees in literature and writing. Currently I'm attending classes at Art Est.

Two years ago I returned to practicing art by making collages, but drawing scratchy lines and experimenting with colour are my passion. Tentative searches to discover the unknown, to explore unfamiliar ways to do things. Both my art and writing are driven by restrictions, such as the ideas of the Oulipo group of Dadaists.

I write poetry and short fiction, often about art and artists. My third poetry collection, Empty Dresses (Puncher & Wattmann, April 2023) will be launched this winter. http://puncherandwattmann.com/product/empty-dresses/

Email:  jchevalier444@gmail.com