Curriculum
Vitae
György AKA George Szerencsi
( MCA, BVA. Dip.FFA)
Sculptor
Academic Achievements
Master of Contemporary Arts, University of Tasmania. Australia 2012
Bachelor of Visual Arts
Majoring in Painting and Sculpture, University of Southern Queensland – 2001 to 2004
Diploma of Fine and Applied Arts
Majoring in ceramic design, Képzo és Iparmuvészeti Szaközépiskola,
(Fine and Applied Art College), Budapest, Hungary – 1974 to 1978
Major in Art History and Life Drawing
Dozsa Gyorgy School of Applied Art, Budapest, Hungary – 1973 to 1974
Additional Certification
Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training BSZ40198 – 2003
Certificate of Proficiency in Workshop Technology (Visual Arts) Level One – 2008
Foundation of Computing CSC-1402 University of Southern Queensland 2003
Blue Card 30215 Qld, General health and safety in the construction industry – 2006
Blue Card for teaching children – 2006
Curriculum Vitae - György Szerencsi / Two
Career Path Summary
Freelance Sculptor and Designer, operating as ProArt Studio, Brisbane – 1998 to Current
Major commissions for Warner Brothers Movie World, Dream World, Walt Disney
Concept designs and construction of public artworks for Regional Councils and private clients
Production Manager, Interior Enhancement Limited, Shenzhen, China – 2007
Supervision and production of architectural products
Sculptor and Model Maker, Photon film Production Company, Gold Coast – 2006
Sculpture and model making for Superman movie
Design and Installation of Public Sculpture
Spinnaker Apartments, Gold Coast – 2002
History Walk in 18 Stainless Steel Panels Design and Installation,
Kings Beach Development, Caloundra, Queensland – 2001
Marble and Granite Fountain Design, Construction and Installation,
Caboolture – 2001
Sculpted Fountain Urban Art Projects commission,
Manly Ferry Terminal, Sydney – 1998
Sculpted Entry Feature, Hotel Lobby Entrance Urban Art Projects,
Mooloolaba International Hotel – 1998
Managing Director, Fifth Dimension Design Pty. Ltd, Melbourne – 1995
Designer and mould maker for the ceramic industry supplying Victoria and other states with plaster slip-casting moulds.
Teaching / Tutoring Experience
Studio Manager, Visual Arts Department, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba – 2008
Liaison Officer, McGregor Summer School, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba – 2008
Education Officer, Art Teacher, Brisbane Youth Detention Centre, Career Employment Australia – 2007
Art Teacher, Certificate courses, Diploma in Art, Bremer TAFE, Brisbane – 2006
Art Teacher, Wolston and David Longland Correctional Centres, Brisbane – 2006
Volunteer Art Teacher, CityCare Literacy & Life Skills Centre, Brisbane - 2005
Tutor and Demonstrator, Ceramic Studio, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba – 2003
Facilitator / Teacher, Drawing Classes, Redcliff Seaside Artist Art Gallery – 2002
Facilitator / Teacher, Evening Classes for Adults, Box Hill College of TAFE, Melbourne – 1989 in:
Exhibitions
Solo:
? Feather and Lawry Design Toowoomba 2010
? Robin Bauer Art Gallery, Brisbane – 2008
? Logan Art Gallery – 2006
? Toowoomba Contemporary Art Gallery – 2003
? Redcliffe Regional Art Gallery – 2002
Group:
? Bell Art Gallery, Bell Qld. 2011
? Dalby Regional Art Gallery, Dalby Qld 2011
? Blake Prize, Directors Cut Exhibition Sydney 2010
? Kath Dickson Art Award, Toowoomba 2009
? Blake Prize Sydney Finalists – 2008
? Crows Nest Acquisitive Sculpture Exhibition – 2008
? Contemporary art projects, Toowoomba – 2008
? Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane – 2008
? Avant Garden Public Art installation and exhibition, Toowoomba – 2008
? Kath Dickson Art Award, Toowoomba – 2007
? Abused Child Foundation, Brisbane – 2007
? Brisbane 2 Art Gallery, Brisbane – 2007
? Martin Stanton Art Consultant, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane – 2006
? Mt Coot-tha Botanic Gardens, Brisbane – 2005
? Images and Architecture, installation, Brisbane Botanic Gardens
Queensland University of Technology – 2004
? Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery – 2004
Awards and Grants
? First Prize, Bell Art Prize, Sculpture. 2011
? Second Prize, Bell Art Award, Sculpture. 2011
? First Prize, Crows Nest Acquisitive Sculpture Competition – 2008
? First Prize, Kath Dickson Art Award, Toowoomba – 2007
? Regional Arts Development Fund, Logan City Council – 2005
Collections
? Crows Nest Regional Art Gallery, Queensland, Australia
? Private collections in Australia and USA
Professional Affiliations
Member of the:
? Society of Sculptors Queensland
? Queensland Artworkers Alliance
? Arts Council Toowoomba
? International Artists Network
? AIESM, International Association for Monumental Sculptures Italy
Additional Information
Nationality: Australian Citizen – Birthplace, Budapest, Hungary
Languages: English and Hungarian
I.T. Skills: Proficient with a wide range of applications including: Photoshop, PowerPoint and Word