Since graduating with a Batchelor of Fine Arts (majoring in Sculpture) in 1986, Jos Van Hulsen has exhibited in numerous shows including Linden Gallery and Gallery 101 Collins Street.

Jos Van Hulsen along with his business partner Mary Long established Post Industrial Design in 1995. Here Jos’s artwork started to reflect his love of architecture and design. Working for both the private and commercial sector, Jos’s work continues to end up in notable private and commercial collections throughout Australia.

Jos’s profile as a contemporary sculptor was further recognised when he won the “Helen Lempriere 2007 Encouragement Award”. This sculpture; “Reverent Numbers”, was recently purchased by ConnectEast. It will soon be available to the public along the new Eastlink freeway.

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Details

Name:                         Jos Erland Van Hulsen
Address:                      53 Rupert Street West Footscray   3012
Telephone:                  (03) 9689 6258
Date of birth:               November 15, 1963
Place of birth:              Vlissingen, The Netherlands
Arrived in Australia:    1978

Education

Certificate of Small Business N.I.E.S. Course, Preston Tafe
1986    Bachelor of Fine Arts (sculpture): RMIT, Melbourne
T.O.P Art: Ballarat School of Mines and Industries

Artist Residencies

Bundanon Trust, NSW

Awards

2007    “Encouragement Award”, Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award.

Individual Exhibitions

1997    Hotel Sofitel Sculpture Show. Collins Street, Melbourne.
Linden Gallery. Acland Street St Kilda.

Selected Group Exhibitions

2008    “Montalto Sculpture Prize” Shoreham Victoria.
2007    “Sculpture By the Sea”. Bondi Beach, Sydney.
2007    “The Garden Path” Toyota Community Spirit Gallery, South Melbourne.
2007    “Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award” Werribee Park, Werribee.
“Sculpture by the sea.” Bondi Beach, Sydney.
2005    “Group show – paintings and Sculptures” Chesna Gallery, Kent Street, Fitzroy.
2001    “30 Centimeter Square Show.” Gallery 101, Collins Street, Melbourne.
1997    “End of Year Christmas Show.” Gallery 101, Collins Street, Melbourne.
1996    “End of Year Christmas Show.” Gallery 101, Collins Street, Melbourne.
1996    “Fringe Furniture 11.” Fitzroy Town Hall.
1996    “Queen Victoria Sculptural Exhibition.” Swanston Walk, Melbourne.
1995    “Global Tension”: Sculptures by Jos Van Hulsen and Noel Hourigan. Gallery 101,     Collins Street Melbourne.
1995    “Unnatural Selection.” Grand Central Gallery, 550 Bourke Street Melbourne.
1994    “The Fourth Australian Contemporary Art Fair.” Gallery 101. Melbourne Exhibition     Center.
1993    “Art Works Five.” Acquisitive Prize. Gallery 101, Collins Street Melbourne.
1993    “Gasworks Outdoor Sculpture Show.” Gasworks, Albert Park.
1993    “South Gate Interior.” South Gate Mebourne.
1993     “Small Works Two.” Roar 2 Studios. Fitzroy.
1992    “Gasworks Outdoor Sculpture Show.” South Gate Melbourne.
1992    “Caravan Sculptors.” Gallery at Tolararno’s, St Kilda.
1990    Ripe Gallery, Fitzroy.
1990    “Off The Deep End.” Fitzroy Swimming Pool.
1989    “Sculptural Design and Sculptures.” Design Station, Johnston Street Fitzroy.
1989    “Ex- Student Show.” Ballarat School of Mines and Industries.
1986    “Fine Art Sculpture Graduate Show.” RMIT, Melbourne.
1983    Sculpture Exhibition. RMIT Melbourne.

Publications

2007    “Uncomplicated curves win sculpture prize” Daniel Ziffer, The Age.
2007    “Stepping stones to sculpture fame” Harbrant Gill, Herald Sun
2004    “Elgee Park – Sculpture in the Landscape” Ken Scarlett, Macmillan Art Publishing.
1998    “Artisan Steel Appeal.” Rebecca Lankashire. Domain Design, The Age.
1997     “Out There.” Australian Country Style.
1997    “One Man’s Trash is another man’s . . .”The Architectural Building Magazine. BPN.
1997    “Hotel Sofitel. Beyond Corporate Sponsorship.” Rowena Hays-Smart. Arts 21.
1997    “Art and Industry.” Maria Prendergast. House and Garden.
1997    “Industrial Action.” Natasha Perera. New Homes Magazine, The Herald Sun.
1996    “Scrap Mettle.” Andrew Masterson. Photo by Illiana Rose. The Age Extra.
1996    “Fringe Has Furniture to fear.” Jenny Zimmer. The Age.
1996     “Fringe Furniture 11” catalogue.
1996    Vogue Apartments.
1995    “Global Tension” Sculptures by Jos Van Hulsen and Noel Hourigan exhibition.
1994    “The Fourth Australian Contemporary Art Fair exhibition catalogue,” Volume 2.

Collections

• Janet Holmes a Court, ConnectEast Group, Eastlink Freeway.
• Elgee Park Wines. Merricks North, Victoria, 3926.
• I.B.M Corporate Head Office, South Gate, Melbourne.
• Constable Hershon Winery, Hunter Valley, NSW.
• Hotel Sofitel Collection.
• Methodist Ladies College, 207 Barkers Road, Kew, Victoria.
• Higgins Coatings Corporate Head Office, Port Melbourne.
• Private Collections.

Sculptural Commissions

2008    Wall mural West Footscray Library.
2006    Design and manufacture of gate, interior furniture and fittings. West Footscray Library.
2004    Interior fittings and furniture. Misuzu’s Japanese Restaurant. Victoria Street, Albert Park
1999    Eco Recycle, East Melbourne.
1998    Interior furniture and sculpture. Higgins Coatings, 279 Ingles Street, Port Melbourne.
Interior fittings and furniture. Misuzu’s Japanese Restaurant. Victoria Street, Albert Park.
1997    “Botanic Bellbird”. Commissioned by The Botanic Garden Shop. Botanic Gardens, Melbourne.
1997    Interior fittings and furniture for Gasworks Theatre. Graham Street Albert Park.
1997    Signage for: The Love Store & Wild Flowers. Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
1997    Interior fittings and furniture for: Wells Nobay and McDowell. Advertising agency, South Melbourne.
1997    Interior fittings for Gossamer Hair. Hilton Hotel, Melbourne.
1996    Interior fittings for Sams Leather. Church Street, Richmond.
1993    Interior fittings and furniture for Hair Bouffe. Brunswick Street, Fitzroy.
1990    Fittings for Dangerfield. Greville Street, Prahran.
1990    Fittings for Vicious Fish Cafe (IT Incorporated). Greville Street, Prahran.