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Ms. Duke Albada                      
+ 61 (0)413 392788      
dukedesign at yahoo.com
www.duke-albada.com.au
ABN 70230979145
 
Education
2008-         Monash University, Melbourne, Masters Fine Art; Sensory Art Installations.
1993-1997   Rietveld Art Academy, NL. Architectural Design. Bachelor Degree (HONS).
1989           TV Producer; Certificate (The Netherlands)
1985-1988   School for Photography (The Netherlands)
1983-1985   Fashion & Clothing, Diploma (The Netherlands)
Languages   English, Dutch, Frisian
 
Public Art
2007     Gone Fishin        Redland Hospital   Glass, light, plants            5.4m high, 3m diam
This glass meandering jetty is inspired by the local fishing culture.
The textured glass features an underwater world while the plants below symbolize sea grass.
Subtle light sparkles are reminiscent of light reflecting on water.
 
2007     Gone Fishin        Redland Hospital   Glass, light, plants            5.4m high, 3m diam
This glass meandering jetty is inspired by the local fishing culture.
The textured glass features an underwater world while the plants below symbolize sea grass.
Subtle light sparkles are reminiscent of light reflecting on water.
 
2007     Bubble Wrap      Adelaide               Soap bubbles, pavers       3/3m, max 20cm high
The installation surprised the visitors and enticed them into returning to the spot over and over
again, to experience the ‘feeling’ or to watch the other visitors discover and react to the work.        
           
2006     Shades of Grey   Northcliffe WA      Fibreglass, resin             5m high by 1.5m diam
Inspired by and representative of the residents of Northcliffe, WA. Residents literally contributed
to the artwork by donating objects which imprints are cast in black resin. The controversial topic
of fire management is represented by patches of red resin.
 
2006     Is anybody out there ?  Port Macquarie  Mixed media & sound      5m L/3m H/1m D
A playful and interactive contemporary artwork at the local airport. It entertains the passengers
offering interaction via using the Morse key and soundtrack.
 
2005     Babbling Brook   Caloundra             Fabric & sound                4m high by 9.6m long
Arts Centre Foyer. Abstraction of water surfaces, up close a dazzling and inviting tapestry; the
visitors are encouraged to touch this tactile artwork. 6 censored seats trigger a soundtrack
accumulating to a rich sound-scape.
 
2005     Bat's Off              Tweed Heads        Metal, acrylic sheet, plants     2.5/2.5/3.5m high
A visual puzzle that at first looks like a grove of gnarly trees. Viewed from the sides; a white line
drawing of two bats or two colourful bats soaring in the sky become visible.
 
2004     Walking on Air    Melbourne            Soap bubbles      20m L by 25cm W by 15cm H
Laneway Commissions 2004. Invites and celebrates play and experimentation.  
 
2003     Tin Tin                Sydney                Mixed Medium                 6m long by 3.6m high
Inspired by Kogarah’s history; being the ‘salad bowl’ of Sydney. Spread over three levels the
visitor encounters all art elements when using the lift.
 
2001°    Half tanked   ANZDL, Sydney            Fabric                        14.5m wide by 2.4m high
2001°    Flow             ANZDL, Sydney            Mixed Media       9m High by 5m Wide by 40cm
2000     Unity             Radisson Hotel, Sydney  Light sculpture        5.5m wide by 1.5m high
 
Selected Exhibitions
I have been a regular exhibitor at numerous esteemed public art events. Indoor installations have
been on shown in galleries such as the 'Object Gallery', at the alternative Christmas 'Tree' show
in Sydney, the Design Institute in Amsterdam and the Parson University in New York. There are
also several works in private collections.
 
2008 Susurrus. Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award 2008
On first impressions, this sculpture appears as a curious and oversized device. On closer inspection, listening to the soundscape, it's function becomes clear: to record and translate the energy of its immediate surroundings that is secreted in the rustling of the leaves (susurrus).  Softly spoken voices tell secrets, spread rumours and provide facts interlaced with complimentary sound contributions.
 
2007 Telltales. Presenting a series of mixed media works (including time based and new media)
at Caloundra Regional Gallery recounting 20 years of extensive travel adventures; capturing the
essence of each journey in a light hearted manner.
 
2004  Interactive Sound Sculpture_Soul Revival at ‘Tactile Art’_Object Gallery, Sydney.
Interactive sound installation for the 'Out of sight' show. Soundedits replay the historical usage
of the site. Tactile pavers guide the visitor to the five listening spots.
 
2004  Casuarina Beach Sculpture Walk_ Puff (very small beach houses)_Tweed Shire
Inspired by the local architecture, the wind and the story of ‘the 3 little pigs’.
Three 'architecturally and environmentally sustainable' miniature ‘beach houses’.
Each house is made from one material; straw, timber & stone.
 
2004  Montalto Sculpture prize _ What’s the Catch, Redhill VIC
Addressing environmental awareness. The rods signify an important feature of both history
(rich water life) and the present (leisure). The fish bodies (fronds) slowly disintegrate exposing
the fish bones (s/steel) referring to the irreversible alteration of the ecosystem.
 
2003  Spend More X-Mas @ Home, 5 x-Mas trees from re-used materials for show; TREE
Reacting against the consumption society we live in. Instead of creating more new products
these X-mas trees are made from products commonly found in and around the house. The
opening night was enlivened by participation from the visitors in creating the ‘VB-tree’, all
freshly drunk empty beer cans were included.
 
2003  Kelp tree dresses _ Mixed Media (re-used) _ Sculpture by the Sea _ Sydney.
A kinetic temporary installation of five stylized giant kelp trees. Flexible membranes, gently
swaying, mimicking underwater currents, interacting with the wind and man. The installation’s
moods changed with the weather slow when still, dramatic when windy.
 
Awards / Grants / Scholarships
2008  Finalist: Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award 2008, VIC
2007  Grant: ANAT, Material City Symposium & SIAL workshop attendance, VIC
2007  Grant: Regional Arts Fund, Material City Symposium & SIAL workshop attendance, VIC
2006  Grant; Adelaide City Council, arts and living culture public art, round I; ‘Bubble Wrap’. SA
2006  Grant; Adelaide City Council, arts and living culture public art round II; ‘Bubble Wrap’. SA
2006  Grant; Arts SA, Art for Public Places, Artist fee to mentor an emerging SA public artist
2005  Grant; NSW Ministry for the Arts_ Artist in Residence Gunnery Studios, Sydney.NSW
2004  Grant; NAVA. Artist Marketing Scheme. Updating website & database
2004  Winner; People Choice (plus acquired) ‘What’s the Catch’. Montalto, Melbourne VIC
 
Residencies / Workshop Facilitator / Artist Talks
2007          Workshop Facilitator; Public Art_ UNI SA, Adelaide School of Arts
2007 Aug   Artist Talk, Art speak program at UNI SA, “Public Art”
2007 June  Gallery Floor Talk, Caloundra Regional Art Gallery, “Telltales”  
2007         Artist in Residence_ Regional Art Gallery_ Caloundra QLD
2007 Feb   Gallery Artist Talk EAF “Alternative Media in Public Art”
2007         Guest Studio Artist_ Experimental Art Foundation_ Adelaide SA. " Bubble Wrap"
2006 Aug   Artist Talk, Sturt Street Community Centre “Perils in Public Art”
2006         Artist in Residence Gunnery Studios, NSW Ministry for the Arts_ Sydney.NSW.
2006         Artist in Residence_ Southern Forest Sculpture Walk, WA.  “Shades of Grey”
2006         Workshop Facilitator; Public Art_ Northcliffe High school, WA
2003         Artist in Residence at The Floating Land_ 'What's the Catch'_ Noosa QLD
2003 Oct   Artist Talk, The Floating Land, Noosa “What’s the Catch”
 
Publications
My works have been widely reported and commented upon in such publications as (including
but not limited to); Melbourne’s 'The AGE', 'Australian Design TRENDS' magazine, ‘(inside)
interior review’ and the ‘Sydney Morning Herald’.
 
2007 June      p       Living, edition24, page 19 On show; “A memoir for the senses”
2007 May       p       Landscape Architecture Australia, Groundswell; “Bubble Wrap”
2007 May       r       ABC Radio Canopy: Songs for the Southern Forests
2007 April       p      Art Monthly, Issue 198, Artnotes. Bubble wrap by Cath Kenneally
2007 April       p      City Messenger, page 2, “City gets Bubble Wrapped”
2007 April       p      Art Monthly issue 198, Artnotes “Bubble Wrap”
2007 Feb        r      5ebi Artsmart Ewart Shaw “Bubble Wrap” 12min12
2007 Feb        r       Adelaide Radio Arts Breakfast Cath Kenneally “Bubble Wrap” 6min10
2007 March     w     Culture & Recreation Australia, “Bubble Wrap”
2006 Aug        ph    Art Monthly issue 202, image; Chico MacMurtrie
2006 Sep        p      Craft Culture; Out Of Sight: Tactile Art 2004
2006 May       tv     WIN tv, opening “Is Anybody Out There”           
2006 May       r       ABC Radio mid North Coast “Is Anybody Out There” 9min43
2006 May       ph     Realtime arts; Chico MacMurtrie, Inflatable Bodie, photo: Duke Albada
2006 March     p      Port Macquarie News “Duke’s Grand artwork takes off at airport”
2004 Nov        p      Tweed Sun, page 5. “Shire goes in to bat for art fund” (bats off)
2004 Oct        p      Sydney Morning Herald “ Talent with a sure touch” (Out of sight)
2004 June       r       SBS Language Radio Wietske Maas, “Walking on Air” 8min30
2004 June       r       3AW Morning Neil Mitchell “Walking On Air” 5min
2004 June       p      MX news, page2 “Artist paves way for bubbling career”
2004 june       p      The AGE, page 6 'Bubbles' in Melbourne Laneway by Miranda Schooneveld.
2004 spring     ph     Vacation & Travel, Stuttgart Germany. Travel Photography.
2003 Oct        p      Art Monthly issue 164, Artnotes; Floating Land Noosa
2003 Sep        r       ABC North QLD, Strand Ephemera - Townsville Art Festival, Kate Humphris
2002 Autumn   ph     Australian Wine Selector Magazine, 'Champagne a sparkling destination'.
2002 18#2      p       Australian Design TRENDS. Office revolution 'Flow' and 'Half Tanked'.
2002 #22        p      (inside) interior review. INFront featuring sculptures 'Flow' and 'Half Tanked'.
2001 1#3        p      The Landscaper. Lalor Park Child Care Centre. Art in Playgrounds.
2001              p      Vedute 1991-2001 item0060/09.03.95 3D manuscript
2000 #04        p      indesign (interior Architecture product).  Evolution, 'Great White Duke' 'Unity'
1999 Aug        p      Sydney Morning Herald, Style Summit. 'Unity'.
1998              cd    RoundAbout & Other projects Booklet & interactive CD Rom.
1997              p      Thesis; “Theatre in Architecture”

 

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