Curriculum Vitae
Stephen Mulqueen is a jeweller and sculptor who resides in Dunedin, Otago, Aotearoa New Zealand.
Mulqueen works with links between natural and industrial processes and his sculptural practice activates the concept of 'artist-as-archaeologist'. He excavates the layers of human culture, constructing visual narratives through making and placing objects in a post-museum context. These narratives are informed by extensive historical and cultural research aimed at constructing a local 'sense of place' in which universal ideas can be contemplated. His practice is closely linked to notions of cultural hybridity and his research is positioned within regional, national and international debates concerning the contestability of place in postcolonial discourse.
His most recent well known works include: KURI-DOG for the City of Dunedin (2008) and a private commission on Waiheke Island (2009). Earlier commissions include Department of Conservation Te Papa Tawhai, a new viewing platform for Motupohue/Bluff Hill (1994-2000). His major solo exhibitions include: Papakihau 'Slapped by the wind' 1993-1996, Whakamaoritanga-Translations held at the Hocken Library Gallery University of Otago 2000, and TIWAI Dunedin Public Art Gallery (2004).
He is also well known for his early work in 1980s as a contemporary jeweller and a founding partner of Fluxus Workshop and Gallery with Kobi Bosshard. His studio practice then shifted during the early 1990s from jewellery towards a study of spatial histories and sculptural scale as installation and exhibition outcomes.
His exhibition experience includes solo exhibitions and significant contributions to seven significant group exhibitions in both Australia and New Zealand.
Mulqueen's work is held in major public and private collections in New Zealand, Australia and Japan and he has received significant awards during his career, including major study awards from the New Zealand Government, and commissions from industry and local government.
Formal Qualifications
| 2000 |
Master of Fine Art (Distinction), Otago School of Arts, Dunedin, New Zealand (1998-2000) Dissertation and exhibition, Whakamaoritanga-Translations, Hocken Library Gallery, Otago University, New Zealand |
| 1993 |
Post Graduate Dip Fine Arts, Australian National University, Canberra, Australia (1992-93) |
| 1978 |
Dip Fine & Applied Arts Otago School of Arts, Dunedin, New Zealand (1976-78) |
| 1974 |
NZ Certificate of Manufacturing Jewellery, Invercargill, NZ (1969-74) |
Employment History
| 2013 |
Current - Self employed, Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand
www.stephenmulqueen.co.nz
www.poppiesofwar.com |
| 2003 |
Guest Lecturer, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia |
| 2002 |
Guest Lecturer, Montclair State University, New Jersey, USA |
| 2001 |
Guest Lecturer, School of Art & Design, Galway Institute of Technology, Republic of Ireland |
| 1996-97 |
Guest lecturer, National School of Art & Design, Dublin, Cork School of Art & Design, Limerick School of Art & Design, Ulster University School of Art & Design, Republic of Ireland |
| 1988-97 |
Lecturer, Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill, NZ Lecturer, Otago School of Art (PT, 1996) |
| 1983-87 |
FLUXUS Gallery/Workshop (Foundation partner with Kobi Bosshard), Dunedin, NZ Lecturer, Otago School of Art (PT, 1986) |
| 1969-74 |
Jewellery apprenticeship, Invercargill, NZ |
Current Appointments and Memberships
Residencies
| 2009 |
Artist-in-residence, New Pacific Studio Mt Bruce, Masterton, NZ
Artist-in-residence, New Pacific Studio Vallejo, San Francisco, USA |
| 2008 |
Artist-in-residence, The Lock-up Newcastle Historic Reserve Trust NSW, Australia
Artist-in-residence, Waiheke Island, New Zealand
Artist-in-residence, University of Tasmania, Launceston, Australia |
| 2005 |
Artist-in-residence, James Cook University, Townsville, Australia |
| 2003 |
Artist-in-residence, Brisbane College of the Arts, Brisbane, Australia
Artist-in-residence, Charles Darwin University, Darwin, Australia |
| 1996-97 |
Artist-in-residence, National Sculpture Factory, Cork, Republic of Ireland |
Awards
| 2005 |
Research Development Award, Macquarie Univ, Sydney, Australia |
| 2003 |
Creative New Zealand Award |
| 2002 |
Cleveland Art Award (Jewellery; Sculpture/Ceramics) |
| 1998 |
Cleveland Art Award (Jewellery) |
| 1996-97 |
Queen Elizabeth II Arts Council of New Zealand study award to undertake residency at the National Sculpture Factory Cork, Republic of Ireland |
| 1992 |
Emergent Development Grant, QEII Arts Council, NZ (Postgraduate support for studies at the Australian National University, Australia) |
Exhibitions and Commissions
| 2010 |
Seaward Bush Doomed Timber. Eastern Southland Gallery Gore (group) |
| 2009 |
Headland, Sculpture in the Gulf Waiheke Island (group) Waiheke Island Auckland City, private commission |
| 2008 |
Making History, Waiheke Island Community Art Gallery (solo)
KURI, City of Dunedin Commission |
| 2007 |
Dunedin City Council, Art in Public Places Commission |
| 2006 |
The Gift Exchange The New Dowse Lower Hutt (group) |
| 2005 |
Line of Dogs, Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Townsville, Queensland (solo) |
| 2004 |
TIWAI, Dunedin Public Art Gallery Dunedin, Otago (solo) |
| 2003 |
Contemporary Wearable, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery (group) |
| 2001 |
4th New Zealand Jewellery Biennale, Dowse Art Museum, Lower Hutt (group) - Tiwai Archaeological Box - curated by Deborah Crowe. The exhibition toured nationally. |
| 2000 |
Whakamaoritanga - Translations, Hocken Library, Otago University, Dunedin (solo) |
| 1996 |
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd (commission); Papakihau, Rotorua Art & History Museum (solo) |
| 1995 |
Papakihau, Fisher Gallery Pakuranga, Manukau City (solo) |
| 1994 |
Fresh, Southland Museum Art Gallery, Invercargill (group) Te Papa Atawhai New Zealand Department of Conservation Commission to re-design the viewing platform on Motupohue/Bluff Hill (1994-2000) |
| 1993 |
Papakihau, Drill Hall Gallery, ANU, Canberra (solo) |
| 1991 |
Otto Kunzli Symposium, Dunedin (group); FLUXUS, Dunedin (solo) |
| 1990 |
33 1/3 Gallery, Wellington (solo) |
| 1989 |
The Human Torch, Rotorua Art & History Museum (group) |
| 1986 |
FLUXUS, Bowen Galleries, (group); Villas Gallery, Wellington (group); Fingers Gallery, Auckland (solo) |
Publications Dealing with Work
| 2006 |
Line of Dogs catalogue Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts Townsville QLD (June). |
| 2005 |
Chrysalis Seed News (January) |
| 2004 |
TIWAI catalogue Dunedin Public Art Gallery |
| 2002 |
World Sculpture News (Spring) |
| 2001 |
Art New Zealand (Summer)
4th New Zealand Jewellery Biennale: Grammar: subjects & objects / presented by the Dowse Art Museum; curated by Deborah Crowe.
New Zealand Jewellery Biennale (4th : 2001)
trove.nla.gov.au/work/32241885?versionId=39174329 |
| 1997 |
Contemporary Jewellery in Australia and New Zealand |
| 1988 |
New Zealand Listener (7/11/88); Crafts International |
| 1985 |
New Zealand Craft Magazine (14 & 15) |
Collections
| 2013 |
Dunedin Public Hospital (Public Collection) |
| 2009 |
Whero Kuriwao/Red Bush Dog (Waiheke Island, Private Collection) |
| 2008 |
Te Papa Tongarewa Museum of New Zealand |
| 1993-4 |
New Zealand Aluminium Smelters Ltd, Tiwai Point |
| 1993-4 |
Rio Tinto (RTA) Brisbane |
| 1993-4 |
Aust. Novix Line Corporation, Japan |
| 1985-6 |
Auckland Museum (Public Collection) |
Presentations and Conferences
| 2011 |
Massey University, College of Creative Arts, Visiting Artist Seminar Series, Wellington |
| 2005 |
A Human Geography and Visual Art dialogue as Interdisciplinary Discourse. Presentation paper while undertaking a Research Development Award, Macquarie University, Sydney, Australia |
| 2005 |
SOUTH Project Gathering, Wellington |
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