Sandy Abbott

Education

Masters in Curriculum and Instruction in Art Education.   Thesis in photography.
     University of Hawaii , 1980.

High School Art Teachers Certificate
     Universityof Hawaii , 1978.

BA degree.  Fine Arts Major,  Science Minor
     University of Washington , Seattle , 1973. 

High School Diploma  Emphasis in Art
     Punahou High School , Honolulu , Hawaii   Graduated 1967.
     All American Swim Team 1966.
     Class President,  Honor roll,  Presidents Award. 1967

Art Related Employment

1980-2005    Taught  Art and Graphic Design in High Schools and Community Colleges in Melbourne, Sydney Australia.     

1978-79       University of Hawaii .   Art Department.  I helped 1st and 2nd year students with art projects and exam preparation.  

Exhibitions

1967                        Punahou Art Festival  Honolulu Hawaii .

1968                         University of Washington Student Art Exhibition

1974                        Orlando City Art Show   Orlando, Flordia

1977            University of Hawaii Student Group Show

1978            University of Hawaii Student Group Show

1978            Honolulu Magazine Annual Photography Contest  Honorable Mention

1979                        Hawthorn City Art Gallery Victoria   Photography show.

1980                        St Kilda Art Festival

1981                        Echuca Arts Centre One many Photography show.

1982                        St Kilda Arts Festival

1995                       Celebrity Centre, One man painting show. Portland Oregon

1996                       Community Centre Byron Bay NSW, Group art show

2000                        Group show Waywood Gallery   Byron Bay

2001          Group show Waywood Gallery Byron Bay

2004          Manly Art Market

Statement.

I grew up in Hawaii living on a beautiful beach.  I spent many hours looking at the surf and was influenced by the stunning beauty of the ocean and beaches.  I lived in Byron Bay for several years and again was stunned by the beautiful beaches and ocean scenes there too. 

I am amazed how beautiful the world can be. Looking at a beach on a sunny day can leave me speechless, overcome with the beauty of the colours, shapes, textures and the crackling feeling of "Life" permeating the environment.   The beaches around Sydney , or anywhere in the world, are wonderful for this.

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