CRAIG MATHEWSON ART
CV
Tertiary Education
2020 - Present
Years 1 - 4 & Professional Mentoring year, Browne School of Art, Auckland, NZ
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
2002 - 2004
Blue Camel Trading, Germany
Marketing, photography and graphic design, including greeting card range.
Ceramic workshop assistant (production and glazing)
June 1988 - Oct 1990
BDP (Building Design Partnership), London, UK
Graduate Architect, secondment
Initial concept stage, design sketches and client presentations
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.
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.
1986
Awarded architectural scholarship by Works Consultancy Service, in final year 4 of Bachelor of Architecture study
1981
Otago Art Society Art competition finalist.
Artwork purchased by Dunedin Public Hospital