Deborah Redwood
Redwood’s practice encompasses sculpture and installation. She graduated from the College of Fine Arts (Sydney) in 2006, with a one year exchange at Alfred University, New York. She completed a Masters of Fine Art at The University of Newcastle in 2020.
She has participated in residencies and group/solo exhibitions in: Australia, Japan, China, India, Kenya, Macedonia, Spain, NZ and the USA. Redwood features in collections in Australia and internationally. Her work has been a finalist in many well-known Australian Sculpture events such as: Sculpture by the Sea, SWELL Sculpture Festival, The North Sydney Art Prize and Sculpture at Scenic World. Deborah won “The Chan Sculpture Prize”, in 2022 and “Sculpture in the Gardens”, 2023.
Powerful larger than life claws emerge from the sand but are immobilised by tangled fishing line. Unable to hunt, the creature will die. Sadly, this is the fate of many marine animals that are injured by nets, plastics and fishing line.
Instagram @deb.redwood
Website www.deborahredwood.com
Come and see for yourself at SWELL Sculpture Festival, Pacific Parade, Currumbin 12th – 21st September.