Tali was born in Weymouth, UK in 1969 and came to Australia in 1979. She studied at RMIT University and received a BA Fine Art with 1st class honours (glass major). She received a BA Ceramic Design (glass major) from Monash University and went on to study at the International Glass Centre, Dudley College, Brierley Hill in the UK.

artist statement
The concept behind my work is the abstract expression of intimate space and emotion within personal relationships. Each sculpture expresses a glimpse into a personal space, capturing an intimate moment, frozen in time.
It is my intent that the works evoke in the viewer memories of current or past relationships or dreams and hopes for their personal future.
By stimulating in the viewer memories of personal experiences I hope to instantly involve them with the works, capturing their interest and encouraging interpretation and understanding of each piece

selected exhibitions
2006 Salute II, Sabbia Gallery, Sydney
SOFA, Chicago, USA
Art London, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London, UK
Art Taipei, Hua Shan Culture and the Creative Industry Centre, Taipei, Taiwan
Art and About, Gaffer Studio Glass, Hong Kong
2005 Ranamok Prize for Contemporary Glass, Craft ACT, Canberra, Australia. Touring to Sydney, Brisbane, Wagga Wagga, Bathurst, Gosford and Maitland
Novizio - Innovative Glass, Sabbia Gallery, Surry Hills
Journey Through The Flame, Kirra Galleries, Southgate, Melbourne,
Global Art Venue At The Hyatt Regency Hotel, Adelaide
2004 Ranamok Prize for Contemporary Glass, ANU School of Art Gallery,Touring to Sydney, Brisbane, Cairns, Port Macquarie, Mount Gambier, Adelaide and Wagga Wagga.
Smooth Approach, Global Art Venue, Seattle, USA
Colours Of The Heart, Global Art Venue, Seattle, USA
2003 Sensory Perceptions, Global Art Venue, Seattle, USA
A Study of Symbolic Sensuality, Global Art Venue, Seattle
International Collectors Exhibition, Global Art Venue, Seattle
2002 Grand Opening Show, ENV Contemporary Australian Art, Brighton
Fall Glass Show, Global Art Venue, Seattle, USA
2001 Glass Exposed, Goya Galleries, Melbourne
Ausglass Conference National Student Exhibition, The Faculty Gallery, Monash University
In Vitro, First Site Gallery, Melbourne
2000 Siemens/RMIT Fine Arts Travel Scholarship, Finalists Exhibition, Project Space Gallery, Carlton
1999 @ninety nine, Graduate Exhibition, Monash University
Ausglass Conference, National Student Exhibition, Wagga Wagga City Glass Gallery,
1997 First Gather, Himley Hall, Dudley, UK.

awards, scholarships and grants
2006 Arts Victoria, Arts Development grant for creation of new work
Australia Council for The Arts, Visual Arts Board, New Work grant
Finalist, Tom Malone Prize, Art Gallery of Western Australia.
2005 Finalist, Ranamok Prize for Contemporary Glass
Finalist, The Inaugural Prometheus Visual Arts Award, Queensland
2004 Finalist, Ranamok Prize for Contemporary Glass
2002 The Ian Potter Cultural Trust Grant, The Ian Potter Foundation, Melbourne
2000 The Inaugural Seimens/RMIT Fine Arts Travel Scholarship
collections
The Australian National Glass Collection, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, NSW, Australia.
Private collections in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, India, New Zealand, Singapore, UK and USA

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