Patrick Connor

About Me

Patrick is an Associate Lecturer and Discipline Lead in Visual Arts, School of Education, and the Arts. Patrick is a visual artist and has worked in the tertiary education sector of over 25 years. Exhibiting regularly, he has exhibited his artwork in Australia and overseas. Patrick has received several awards for his creative practice which incorporates painting, printmaking, digital media, drawing and installation practices.

Patrick's research currently examines an emerging area of contemporary art practice known as planetary art.

General

Background

Patrick is an early career academic, spending most of his professional life as a teacher in the VET sector in Queensland.

Universities Studied At

University of Southern Queensland, Edith Cowan University, CQUniversity, Deakin University.

Universities Worked At

CQUniversity.

Awards

The Bayton Award; Martin Hanson Memorial Art prize (easel painting); Emerald Art prize (easel painting); CQU Creates.

Previous teaching

Before moving into academia, Patrick worked as a teacher for TAFE Queensland (CQTAFE).

Professional Experience

Patrick is a practicing artist who shares his knowledge of various artforms, art histories and theories in online and on-campus contexts.

Professional Memberships

Arts Central Queensland Inc.

Responsibilities

Coordination of units associated with the visual art major (CA10 - Bachelor of Arts).

Key Achievements

Solo exhibitions:

'Absence/Presence: Saraji Landscapes'; Rockhampton Art Gallery.
'Matrix of Time and Energy'; Installation, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art (PICA).
'Picture, Landscape, Presence'; Performance, Perseverance Dam.
'Transportation and Unity', Perseverance Dam.

Publications

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Teaching

Higher Education

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Vocational Education and Training