I am a Wiradjuri environmental artist who responds creatively within a First Nations cultural context, focusing on Wiradjuri traditions, community, and Country. I am drawn to creating contemporary fibre artworks that represent a continuum of Wiradjuri cultural artefacts, Country, language and ‘Yindayamarra’ (respect) for Mother Earth. I use recycled data and electrical cables and natural grasses, transforming these mediums into sculptural forms that juxtapose modern and traditional weaving techniques.
I have programmed and facilitated various interactive hands-on weaving and recycled art workshop for adults and children that provides the opportunity to create eco-friendly woven and sustainable art projects. I have hosted workshops for The Wiyi Yani U Thangani (Women's Voices) National Summit, Canberra, Gold Coast Council, Home of The Arts (HOTA), Gold Coast and Griffith, College of Arts and Griffith University Art Gallery Brisbane, Dept of Education – various schools,Parkes Shire Council, Bathurst Regional Gallery, community galleries, events and NAIDOC celebrations.
RONDA SHARPE | Artist Curriculum Vitae
emailronda@gmail.com, Web page http://www.rondasart.com. Instagram rondasart
Education
2019-2020 Master of Fine Arts studying Contemporary Australia Indigenous Art (CAIA), The Queensland College of Arts (QCA), Griffith University, Brisbane.
2017-2018 Bachelor of Fine Arts: The Queensland College of Arts (QCA), Griffith University, Brisbane
2014-2016 Associate Diploma of Creative Industries- James Cook University, Cairns -
2004-2007 Diploma Children’s Services: TAFE NSW Accredited - distinction level
Solo exhibitions
2023 ‘Interwoven Connections, Western Plains Cultural Centre, (WPCC) Dubbo NSW.
2019 ‘Interconnection’ One Space, Coonabarabran, exhibition and conducted recycled weaving workshops.
2019 & 2016 Artist in residence and showcase, Gold Coast City Council Libraries, Palm Beach Helensvale
Group exhibitions
2022 Wiradjuri Ngurambang Showcase, Parkes Shire Library & Cultural centre collaborative 7 local First Nations artists and Elders who have contributed to the Wiradjuri Ngurambang permanent exhibition:
2022 Parkes Potters' 50th anniversary exhibition
2021 Gunhigal Nguambang Wiradyuri Mayiny (Plains Country Wiradyuri people) 2021
Home program 2021, Ronda Sharpe Artist led workshop, Bathurst Regional Gallery, children’s work exhibited.
2022-21-20 Waste to Arts, Parkes Library and Cultural Centre, Netwaste community competition and exhibition
2020 Master of Arts in Visual Arts Exhibition, graduating students: Master of Arts in Visual Arts (MAVA).
2020 Arts Revival Exhibition, for Parkes Art Revival Festival, Parkes Library and Cultural Centre.
2019 Hidden Midden Uncovering Truth, South Stradbroke Island Indigenous Artist Camp 2019
outdoor exhibition, Home of the Arts, (HOTA) Gold Coast.
2019 Morphosis Queensland College of Arts, Griffith University, Flight Centre Brisbane, selected works.
2019 Outside In Exhibition, St Vincent's private Hospital, Brisbane
2019 On the Wing Exhibition, Lorraine Pilgrim Gallery for Gold Coast Indigenous Art Collective.
2019 Kalari-Lachlan River Arts Festival Inc presents ‘Flow Gallery, Forbes NSW.
2019 Waijung Jargun Mother land, air wind and sea, Robina Gold Coast Library Gallery
2018 Graduation exhibition Queensland College of Arts, (QCA) Griffith University, selected student works
2018 Churchie National Emerging art prize
2018 SWELL Sculpture festival, outdoor sculpture exhibition, Currumbin Beach Gold Coast
2018 Sculptor’s Society Gold Coast Incorporated, Totems, Masks & Upcycled Exhibition, Ashmore.
2018 Gold Coast City Library’s Annual Artist Showcase 2017 Exhibition, ‘The Tree of life and seasons, Robina Art Gallery, theme for exhibition was Seasons
2017 Machinery St Gallery exhibition, Queensland College of Arts, (QCA) Griffith University, public art exhibition presents selected artwork from three students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Art program.
2017 Word of Mouth Collective Exhibition, Jugglers Gallery Fortitude Valley.
Professional Development programs.
Architectural Interventions “workshop at the Cowra CORRIDOR
2023 Cave Urban - “Architectural Interventions “workshop at the Cowra CORRIDOR project@artsoutwest #culturalconnectionscorridorproject and @thecorridorprojectcowra
2022 Wiradjuri Ngurambang Permanent Exhibition Parkes Shire Library & Cultural centre as a Wiradjuri curatorial member/commissioned artist: exhibition showcasing Wiradjuri artefacts, language, artwork, digital form.
2019 South Stradbroke Island Indigenous Artist Camp, professional development processes for emerging Indigenous artists, Coast City Council artist, Gordon Hookey, Rick Roser, Bianca Beetson and Laurie Nilson.
2019 Artist in Residence / Jan, Feb, workshops Gold Coast City Libraries, 11th Creative Palm Beach.
2018 Intertwine, Gold Coast City Council, collaborative indigenous community workshop conducted by Grace Lillian Lee exploring identity, culture and creating creative fashion items for Gold Coast Festive 2018, Intertwine Fashion Parade and Printmaking, Black Square Arts conducted by Laurie Nona and Dian Darmansjah
Selected Facilitated Workshops Hosted by Ronda Sharpe
2023 Wiyi Yani U Thangani National Summit. We are the change. National Convention Centre Canberra ACT.
2023,22,21 Home Aboriginal Art from NSW Program, Art Gallery of NSW, hosted at Bathurst Regional Gallery (BRAG), Ronda Sharpe Artist lead workshops facilitator & presenter 50 children, teacher’s, exhibition of works.
2023, Cultural Awareness Teachers development, Bathurst West Public School, weaving W/shops 65 teachers.
2023, 22 Spring Hill Public School – collaborative 3-day workshops using various techniques & recycled mediums to create sculptural Waste to Art for exhibition and schools’ art collection.
2021 Waste to Arts, hosted weaving and recycled art workshops at Parkes Library and Cultural Centre
2019 NAIDOC Week weaving workshop Griffith university College of Arts
2023 ,22,18 NAIDOC Cultural weaving workshop, programs, HOTA Gold Coast & Parkes NSW
2018 Recycling Art with Ronda, paper flower workshop - Green it up Week, City of Gold City Libraries,
2017 Upcycling with Ronda (Children’s Workshops): Gold Coast Council, Libraries, Helensvale, Palm Beach.