M.E. Baird

M.E. Baird Biography

Australia, born 12/12/77

M.E. Baird is a remarkable and somewhat mysterious talent. Not only is M.E. Baird a critically acclaimed singer, songwriter, and musician, but he is also a prize-winning artist whose artwork is as unique and captivating as his music.  From his deep lamenting voice and beguiling songs to his intricate thought-provoking artwork, M.E. Baird is an artist in every sense.  Originally from Melbourne, Australia, M.E. Baird has lived in many places since, each place a unique chapter in life and art.  He has been based on Bundjalung Country, New South Wales for the last decade, where he continues pursuing his great love of making music and art.

M.E. Baird originally studied fine arts at Frankston Technical College in the mid-1980s. He later studied Landscape Architecture at RMIT in the early 1990s where he commenced his academic career. Parallel to his music and art practice he has held sessional lecturing roles at various art schools and universities in Victoria and New South Wales, as well as art direction and design for film, television and digital content.  As a designer and artist, he has won several industry awards, both in practice and as an academic.  In 2023 he was awarded 1st place in the Maritime Art Prize,  Melbourne.

 

M.E. Baird

M.E. Baird exhibitions, studies, awards...

Qualifications

BA Applied Science (1st class Hons) Landscape Architecture, RMIT University. 1997

Associate Diploma, Visual Arts, Frankston College of TAFE. 1985

Awards

2023 1st place winner, Maritime Art Prize, Melbourne

2010-2012 Teaching Excellence in Art and Design awarded by School of Education, Deakin University, Victoria.

2009  AR Award for Emerging Architects/Artists, for collaborative piece, Jurassic Stump, Transgrid ventilation shaft sculpture, Sydney, NSW

2008  Australian Institute of Architects NSW Chapter Award for collaborative piece, Jurassic Stump, Transgrid ventilation shaft sculpture, Sydney, NSW.

Publications

2014     Shipwreck Coast Master plan, Collaborative assessment and presentation via film, text,           images and music of natural, cultural and historical assets important to public art.

2002        SydneyCentral, contributor, Parramatta Road Master plan Booklet, Sydney, NSW

1998        Dissecting Park, contributing Analysis, examinations, drawings, mappings, RMIT, Vic.

Academic and Lecturing Experience

2016-2019 Member and Advisor, Public Art Panel, Byron Shire Council, NSW.

2016-2018 Volunteer and Curator, lone Goat Gallery, Byron, NSW.

2015-2019 Sessional Workshop Provider, Creative Thinking and Process, Byron School of Art (BSA), New South Wales.

2003-2014 Lecturer and Teaching Staff Team Leader, Creative Philosophy and Process, Deakin University, School of Architecture and Design, Geelong, Victoria.

2002-2003  Visual Art Tutor, Sydney Colledge of The Arts, Rozelle Campus, New South Wales.

2000-2001 Visual Art and Design Tutor, College of Fine Arts and Design (COFA) University of New South Wales.

2001-2002 Design Tutor, University of New South Wales, Built Environment Department.

1997-1999 Design Tutor, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (RMIT) University, Melbourne, Victoria. Landscape Architecture and Urban Design Department.

Visual Art Practice

Solo Exhibitions

2020 Sequestered Things, Pack Gallery Studio, Bangalow, NSW.

2020 Scar Tissue, Retopia Gallery, Possum Creek, NSW.

2016                    Two Truths Part 1, Byron School of Art, Project Space, 2016                    

2014               Secret Spaces, Bullen Art & Garden Gallery, Vic.

2012       Falls, Bentley & Hope Gallery, Queenscliff, Vic.

2012       Falls, - Qdos Arts, Lorne, Vic.

2012       Rectal Reamer & Tie Me Up, Tie Me Down, Boom Gallery, Geelong, Vic.

2011       Selective (untitled) Sculpture Pieces, Great Ocean Road Garden Art, Bellbrae, Vic.

Group Exhibitions

2014     Breaking Rock, RMIT & Deakin Universities, Vic.

2015       Dust People and The Soldier Settle Scheme, Centenary of Anzacs Program, RMIT, Vic.

2112     Selective Sculpture Pieces, Winter Art Trail, Surf Coast Arts Inc, Vic.

2011                    More Lazy Days, Bolin Bolin Gallery, Bulleen, Vic.

1998          Ear Witness, RMIT Gallery, Vic.

1997                    Evidence of Weather, RMIT Gallery, Vic.

Public Art Pieces

2012                   Giant Potato, Norlane Community Centre, Geelong, Vic.

2007                   Jurassic Stump, Transgrid Ventilation Shaft and Substation, Sydney, NSW.

2002                   Look At Me; Looking At You, Rialto Square, Manly Art Gallery, Manly, NSW.

2002                  Tunnelink, Lane Cove Tunnel, NSW

2000                  The Auspicious Buoy, Sculpture by the Sea, Bondi, NSW.

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