Geoff Hogg, Coordinator, Art for Public Spaces, RMIT University.

Trained as a painter in the 1970’s, Geoff Hogg was an early contributor to the revival of contemporary Public Art. He began his work with a strong interest in public forms including street installation, projection, integrated architecture and craft along with banner making, processional objects and in particular, large scale wall painting and drawing. This work grew from a concern to re-connect with under-valued sources and traditions in contemporary cultural life.

In the years that followed he emphasizes cross disciplinary practice, exploring collaboration and new contexts for Public Art interventions. He has led over 60 large scale Public Art projects in Australia and overseas, bringing together diverse groups of artists, historians, craftspeople, community members, journalists, architects and related professionals.

Pursuing his interest in cross cultural practice, he developed what are said to be the first joint Public Art projects between Chinese and overseas artists in China. In recent years he has worked extensively in Turkey, creating projects that draw on grassroots support at a local level in Australia to create links and develop imaginative connections for cultural dialogue and exchange. These works have taken the form of landscapes, wall paintings, exhibitions and installations.

Geoff is currently Coordinator of Public Art/Art in Public Space in the School of Art. He is responsible for both teaching and research programs.