'WET' Exhibition Catalogue

Who is Chidzey?
Sydney sculptor Keith Chidzey is a multifaceted artist: sculptor, land artist,
painter, driven by the magnificence and splendour of creation. This energy
manifests itself in various forms, through highlighting environmental
responsibility, prophecy through art, and promoting social justice. Chidzey has a
Bachelor of Fine Art (Painting /Drawing), a Master of Arts (Sculpture) and a
Master of Fine Arts (research in Sculpture). He works primarily in fine Australian
timber, bronze and fire and has exhibited his work in many sculpture and solo
exhibitions, both in Australia and internationally.
Recently, this has taken the structure of pursuing research into the history and
contemporary implications of the life and writing of St. Francis of Assisi.
Realization of this has taken material form, as commissions, residency work,
group and solo shows. Highlights include: lead artist of the Australian section of
the satellite eARTh Project for 350.org, and Third Place in the Video Art section of
the XI Florence Biennale in Italy.
Group Shows include:
• International Contemporary Art Exhibition (Assisi, Italy)
• Sculpture by the Sea (Bondi)
• Outback Art Prize (Broken Hill)
• Sculpture at Scenic World (Katoomba)
• Sculpture in the Vines (Hunter Valley)
• Sculpture at Hillview (Southern Highlands)
• International Wood Sculpture Symposium (Rylstone)
Commissions include:
• Amsterdam, Zorgvlied Cemetery (bronze memorial)
• Narellan, Magdalene Catholic High School (2.2m high timber/bronze figure)
• Thredbo, Private residence (1.5m bronze wombat)
• Gulgong, Mudgee Council (2.5m timber carving)
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