Hindmarsh Prize 2017

JOHN WHITE BETWEEN WALLS
Looking at the world through the wonders of the
industrial revolution, this piece extracts the simplicity of
the RSJ or I-beam to reveal the corner stone of world’s
most impressive constructions...
John White is an artist whose practice is infused by
the wonders of discovery and history – that which
has shaped and influenced our world. He likens
this diverse subject matter to how his life has taken
many paths, and believes that his heritage, working
career and education have all stemmed from his
relationship as an artisan with the tools of his trades
and practices.
This piece evokes my personal experience working
in the construction industry. We think of our walls as
structural identities with a simplistic purpose. This work
explores the sculptural and architectural splendour of a
construction material visually hidden between our walls.
Looking at the world through the wonders of
the industrial revolution, Between Walls extracts
the simplicity of the RSJ or I-beam to reveal
the cornerstone of the world’s most impressive
constructions, that have emerged from the ground
to unbelievable heights. John threads these
ideas through his sculptural works and artistic
practice, both of which encompass his passion for
craftsmanship and making.
Graduating with a BVA in glass with Honours
from ANU School of Art & Design, John maintains
a studio at the Canberra Glassworks. His
accomplishments since graduating have been
significant; include being awarded the 2015
Ausglass Vicki Torr prize for a solo exhibition at
Sabbia Gallery in 2017; being a finalist both in 2016
National Emerging Art Glass Prize and Hindmarsh
Prize; and in 2016 being awarded the first Asialink
reciprocal residency between Canberra Glassworks
and Toyama Japan, which included a solo exhibition
at the Toyama Museum of Glass.
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