Brenda Page
Artist
Brenda Page’s introduction to glass was while studying fine art at RMIT before transferring to Monash University, where she completed a four-year degree in Ceramic Design with a major in glass, graduating in 1992. Initially attracted to the dynamic and interactive environment of the hot glass studio, she soon recognised the need for a stronger emphasis on the maker's hand in her work. This led her to shift her focus to kiln-formed glass, printmaking, and sculpture.
After graduating, Brenda established studios in various shared artist-run spaces across Melbourne. In 2003, she founded Blue Dog Glass, an open-access studio that has served as a vital hub for Melbourne’s glass community, offering workshops centred on best practices in glass art. Brenda has consistently prioritised elevating glass practices, advocating for high industry standards and innovation. At Blue Dog Glass, she has hosted numerous international artists, organised professional workshops, and led artist retreats worldwide.
Brenda has exhibited extensively both nationally and internationally. Notable solo exhibitions include Craft Victoria, National Glass Centre, and Gabriel Gallery. She has been a finalist in several prestigious awards, including the Tom Malone Prize, Woollahra Small Sculpture Prize, Deakin Small Sculpture Award, Experimental Print Prize, Hobart Art Prize, New Glass Review, and Yering Station Sculpture Award. Brenda has received several significant accolades, including the Dame Elisabeth Murdoch Award for Sculpture, Yering Station Sculpture Award, and the Walker Street Gallery Award.
Education
Monash University 1988- 1992
Bachelor of Ceramic Design majoring in Glass
Solo Exhibitions
Selected Group Exhibitions
Awards
Media
Other
Experiences
2018 Yering Station, Yarra Glen Gallery 'Nevermore'
2015 National Glass Centre, Wagga ' Forget me not'
2008 Craft Victoria, Melbourne 'Once upon...'
2002 Gabriel Gallery, Footscray 'Fragmented Memories'
2001 Chapel off Chapel, Prahran ' Settle'
2024 'Tom Malone Prize' Finalist Linton and Kay Gallery
2024 'Superimposed' Cardinia Cultural Centre
2023 'Yering sculpture prize' Finalist Yering Gallery
2023 'Experimental Print Prize' Finalist Castlemaine Art Museum
2023 'Hidden in the Hills' Up Gallery, Sassafras
2020 'Wyndham Art Prize' Wyndham Gallery, Werribee
2019 'Woollahra Small Sculpture Award' finalist Woollahra, Sydney
2018 'Deakin Small Sculpture Prize' finalist Deakin University
2014 'Yering Station Sculpture Prize' finalist Yering Station, Yarra Glen
2014 'Hobart Art Prize' finalist, Hobart Gallery
2013 'Wyndham Art Prize' Werribee
2013 'Taught' Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne
2012 'Pilchuck Auction', Pilchuck, Seattle
2011 'Memories and Mementos' Kirra Gallery Melbourne,
2010 'Architectural Glass', Federation Square ,
2009 'Monash Momentum' Kirra Gallery Melbourne
2008 'Some like it hot' Glass plus gallery Melbourne,
2008 'Talk to Me' Craft Alliance St Louis USA
2007 'Generation M ' Kirra Gallery , Melbourne
2007 'Gathering Place' Melbourne Design Festival
2006 'Glass Plus 5' Glass Plus Gallery, Melbourne
2006 'Ignite' Arrowmont Gallery, USA
2005 '20/20 New Glass Review' Bullseye Connection Gallery,USA 2005 '25 Years Monash Glass' Faculty Gallery, Monash
2005 'Mind Maps' Craft Victoria, Melbourne
2005 'Continental Drift' Yarra Sculpture Gallery, Melbourne
2005 'Cool women, hot glass/Hot women, cool glass ' Ariana Gallery, USA
2004 '9 Glass Steps' Steps Gallery, Melbourne
2004 'Seeing Red' Maroondah Art Gallery
2002 'WG@BE2 finalist' Bullseye Gallery, USA
2002 'Nine Glass Steps' Steps Gallery, Melbourne
2002 'Wyndham City Contemporary Art Prize' Wyndham Gallery
2002 'Contemporary Cast Glass' Walker Street Gallery, Melbourne
2001 'She' Walker Street Gallery, Melbourne
2014 Dame Elisabeth Murdoch award at Yering Station Sculpture Awards
2004 Bendigo Bank Fellowship Grant
2001 Chapel off Chapel award, in association with Walker Gallery
2001 Gabriel Gallery award, in association with Walker Gallery
2023 Hidden in the Hills, book
2011 Crafts Arts International issue 83 p 107- 108
2008 Australian Ceramics, Glasswork & Pottery Vol 10 # 2
2004 New Glass Review 26
2002 Herald Sun Newspaper, 1st April 2002
2001 – present Owner of Blue Dog Glass Melbourne
2013 TA for Jessica Loughlin and Kirstie Rea at Pilchuck
2007 Artist in Residence at St Leonards College
2005,06 & ’95 Studio assistant for Pam Stadus, sandcasting
2004 Visiting Artist Wesley College, Melbourne
2000 – 2009 Sessional teacher at CAE for Diploma of Fine Art
1996/97 Workshop assistant at Meatmarket Craft Centre
1994 Artist in Residence Caulfield Grammar
1996 T.A. for Laura Donifor (Can) and Phillipa Playford (Aus), Sydney
1990 – 2011 Short Course tutor at CAE in casting and fused glass
Attended professional workshops run by: Kirstie Rea, Catharine Newell, Steven Kline,
Richard Parrish, Scott Chaseling, Klaus Moje, Amanda Simmons, Alicia Lomne, Karl Harron, Jessica Loughlin, Rudi Gritch, Nathan Sandburg, Joanna Manousis, Stacy Smith, Jeffrey Samiento, Silvia Levenson, Bob Leatherbarrow, Laura Donifer, Carrie Iverson, Kari Minnick, Tom Rowney, David Reekie, Mel Douglas, Godwin Bradbeer.