Meredith Russell

Meredith Russell (B.A. Fine Art., M.A. Visual Art, Adv.Dip. Live Design)
Meredith is a visual artist working, teaching and exhibiting in a variety of media in visual and performing arts. During this time, she has progressively explored the dynamic energy associated with movement of the human form in space, and this has led to a fascination and passion for modern dance as a focal point for visual expression. This relationship with dance and performance has enabled her to work with choreographers, musicians and artists in a collaborative working environment, integrating collective skills into meaningful performances. Her previous work utilised her research in traditional Indian dance theories of movement and space as they apply to "˜place-making' in post-modern dance. This led to her role of artistic director for the community event "˜Circling the Square' enabling her to combine her passion for visual and performing arts. Recently, she completed studies for an "˜Advanced Diploma in Live Design for Theatre and Event', giving her the opportunity to further explore the role of theatre and art practice, and continues to integrate both disciplines into her work.

Education and Study Experience
2014 Awarded Education and Arts Minister's Award 2015 proposed study Slade School Fine Art and Dartington College
2011 Cert IV in Teaching and Assessment Adelaide College of the Arts
2009 Hand & electric tools workshop and prop-making course
2008 Advanced Diploma of design for Live Production, Theatre, and Events. ACArts.
2007 ‘Festival and Event Management’ workshop, Flinders University.
2003-2006 Studied ‘Life Drawing’ at Central School of Art
2004 Masters of Visual Art degree, S.A. School of Art, University of S.A. Research thesis titled, ‘The Danced Space, Ancient and Modern: The role of Transformation in Classical Indian and Modern Dance’. Research thesis and producer/artistic director of live community dance performance, 'Circling the Square' involving over 100 people.
2004 Awarded Ashtanga Yoga Teaching Diploma, Adelaide Ashtanga Yoga Shala.
2002 Presented seminar paper ‘The Danced Space: Ancient and Modern’ to Visual Art and Design Research Group, Uni. S.A.
2000 Traveled to India to research and observe classical Indian dance styles at the Bhatya Kalakendra dance Academy. Observed rituals and performances of the Rasalila, dance of Krishna and the gopis in Bhrindavan, Mathura and Rish...