Dr Helen Bodycomb

Dr Helen Bodycomb

Dr Helen Bodycomb

Role

Mosaic Artist

Institution/Country

Australia

Topic

Healing Country – The Five Elements

Co-authors

  • Lee-Anne Clarke

Biography

Lee-Anne Clarke is a Kirrae Whurrong woman of the Eastern Maar people of South West Victoria, and is a Traditional and Contemporary Artist. In addition to her arts practice, Lee-Anne works across the Eductation sector in support of First Nations young people. Lee-Anne also delivers Cultural Awareness & Safety Training to non-indigenous people.

Dr Helen Bodycomb is one of Australia’s leading contemporary artists, specialising in mosaic. She has practiced full-time as an artist working predominantly in stone and glass for more than 30 years. In August 2019 Helen completed her practice-led PhD in Visual Art with La Trobe University, Australia, her research project investigating ‘Mosaic: classical principles and the act of making in contemporary works.'