CRAIG MATHEWSON ART
CV
Tertiary Education
2020 - Present
Years 1 - 4 & Professional Mentoring year, Browne School of Art, Auckland, NZ
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2008
Abstract painting course with James Lawrence, Whitecliffe College
1982 - 1986
BA(Arch), Auckland University, Auckland, NZ
1st equal in first professional studio exam, A+
Course included:
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1986 Japan 2 week art and architecture study elective
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1984 USA 6 week art and architecture study elective
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1983 – 84 drawing courses with NZ artists Pat Hanly and Claudia Pond Eyley
Art-related experience
Nov 2004 - Dec 2006
Architectural Graduate, Ignite Architects, Auckland, NZ
Interior design department and Retail department:
Freehand presentation and concept drawings, and perspectives.
Interior and retail design
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2002 - 2004
Blue Camel Trading, Germany
Marketing, photography and graphic design, including greeting card range.
Ceramic workshop assistant (production and glazing)
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June 1988 - Oct 1990
BDP (Building Design Partnership), London, UK
Graduate Architect, secondment
Initial concept stage, design sketches and client presentations
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Feb 1987 - Mar 1990
Architectural Graduate, Ministry of Works, Auckland, NZ
Freehand presentation and concept drawings, and perspectives.
Project management, from initial design concepts, to working drawings, through to build completion.
Awards & Competitions
1989
2nd place in international Mount Faber development competition, Sentosa, Singapore. Design concepts and drawings for team entry.
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1988
Highly Commended in Chelsea Flower Show and Sunday Times UK, Historic Garden Landscape garden competition – for “Victorian Garden in Wonderland”.
Judges special commendation for the Best Presentation in the competition.
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1986
Awarded architectural scholarship by Works Consultancy Service, in final year 4 of Bachelor of Architecture study
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1981
Otago Art Society Art competition finalist.
Artwork purchased by Dunedin Public Hospital