JOHN ROOME
C.V.
Qualifications
2014 D.Tech: Design, Cape Peninsular University of Technology
1975 M. Fine Art, Rhodes University
1974 B. Fine Art, Rhodes University
Publications
Roome J, Ziegler N. 2012. Mind the Gap: Drawing Theory and Practice Together, Presentation at Drawing Research Network Conference, School of Arts/Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, UK, TRACEY Journal for Drawing and Visualization Research, available: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/sota/tracey/journal/edu/2013/roome-ziegler.html
Roome J, 2011. Drawing in a Digital World, TRACEY Journal for Drawing and Visualization Research, available: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/sota/tracey/journal/dat/roome2.html
Roome J, 2011. Digital Drawing and the Creative Process, TRACEY Journal for Drawing and Visualization Research, available: http://www.lboro.ac.uk/microsites/sota/tracey/journal/dat/roome1.html
Publications Pending
Book Chapter
Roome J, 2016, Creative Practice Led Research: A Transdisciplinary Approach, Transdisciplinary Research, Faculty of Arts and Design DUT (Publication pending)
Presentations
Roome J, 2017. Artists Books as Research: A Discussion of and Approaches to Creative Practice Based Research, Presentation at Booknesses Colloquium, University of Johannesburg
Roome J, 2017. Practice Based Research and Drawing as a mode of Thinking, Presentation for IEB Regional User Group VISUAL ARTS conference Durban,
Roome J, 2016. Artistic Research: a discussion of approaches to and methodologies for creative practice based research, Presentation at Faculty of Arts Research Seminar DUT
Roome J, and Zindela L, 2015. Drawing Conclusions: A reflexive response to assessment and mentorship in a visual arts environment, Presentation Institutional Research Day DUT
Roome J, and Ziegler N, 2012. Drawing and critical thinking, Presentation Institutional Research Day DUT
Roome J, 2011. Is it Art or is it Research?, Presentation Institutional Research Day DUT
Roome J, 2010. Proposal defence, D.Tech, Cape Peninsular University of Technology
Roome J, 2009.Presentation for FAD Conference, DUT: Drawing in a Digital World
Roome J, 2008. The Interface Between the Virtual and the Tangible, Presentation Faculty Research Day DUT
Academic and Professional Career
2016 Appointed as Research Fellow, Faculty of Arts and Design, DUT
2014 Graduated D. Tech: Design, CPUT
2010 Registered for Doctoral Studies, CPUT
2007 Invited to join Cosmonauts Online Learning Programme, CHED, DUT
Presentation for E Learning Day, DUT: "The Integration of Theory and Practice Using Blended Learning"
Developed and facilitated an online course in Colour Theory for Fine Art students
Presentation on Land Art to FADAN (Floral Art Demonstrators Association of Natal)
Co-ordinated mural project at Sugar Milling Research Institute, UKZN
2006 Institutional Audit Task Team, Faculty of Arts, DUT
Astronauts Online Learning Course. CHED, DUT Assessors Training Course, CHED, DUT
Facilitated Land Art course for Fine Art Students
Preparation for exhibition at art Space durban in 2007
2005 Completed Pioneers Online Learning Course, CHED, DUT
Facilitated Land Art course for Fine Art Students
2004 Re-curriculation of National Diploma and B.Tech Fine Art programmes at DIT
Presentation on Land Art at Durban Art Gallery
2003 Supervision of departmental move to new premises, City Campus, DIT
Presentation on Land Art at NSA Gallery
Co-ordinated mural project at Chatsworth Youth Centre
2002 Participated in the 2002 Museum Düren Paper Fair, Germany
2001 Appointed Head of Department of Fine Arts, Technikon Natal, now Durban University of Technology (DUT)
Established iPeppa Hand-papermaking Studio, Durban
Paper Studio Collaboration with guest artist Chris Nägele
Special paper production for photographer Sean Lorenz
2000 Artist exchange with Sybille Ritter from Stuttgart (April to June 2000)
Papermaking workshop at Gallery Kränzl, Göppingen, Germany
Re-elected to NSA council
Invited to submit article on Printmaking in KZN for JABULISA catalogue
Invited to participate in Collagraph workshop, Caversham Press, South Africa
1998 Re-elected to NSA council
Invited to present a paper and act as technical consultant at Wits Technikon,
Papermaking Seminar (March 1998)
Invited to run Papermaking workshop at Stuttgart Art Academy (June 1998)
Invited to give a presentation at the Printmaking Conference, Rhodes University
(September 1998)
1998/99 Organising committee KwaZulu Natal Human Rights Exhibition
1997/98 Project manager “Stuttgart meets Durban” cultural exchange programme
1997 Invited to teach Papermaking and Printmaking at Haystack Mountain School
Of Craft, USA
Invited to give Printmaking workshop for the Museum School, Boston, USA
Invited to run Papermaking workshop at Stuttgart Art Academy (December 1997)
1996 Invited to run Papermaking workshop in Denmark
Elected onto NSA council
1995/96 Residence at Cité Internationale des Arts, Paris
1995 Cartolina Papermaking workshop, Harare, Zimbabwe
1994 I.A.P.M.A. Conference, The Netherlands, Invited to run Papermaking workshop
1993 I.A.P.M.A. Conference, Montreal, Canada, Participant in Paper Exchange Project
1986 Co-organizer of the first South African Hand Papermakers' Conference
1985 Papermaking Research visit to England
1982 Established Papermaking Unit at Technikon Natal
1981 Toured France and USA
1980 Appointed Senior Lecturer, Painting, Department of Fine Art, Technikon Natal
Co-ordinator of the Marine Hotel Mural Project
1979/80 Editorial “Gdunk” Art Magazine
1978 Co-founder and curator of the Stable Gallery, Durban
1977 Appointed Lecturer, Painting, Department of Fine Art, Technikon Natal
1976 Appointed Lecturer, Painting, Rhodes University
1975 M.A. in Fine Art, Rhodes University
1974 B.A. in Fine Art, Rhodes University
Solo Exhibitions
2018 D_Urban Relief, Community ZA, Durban
2008 artSPACEberlin, Berlin
2007 art SPACEdurban, Durban
2004 N. S. A. Gallery, Durban
1997 N. S. A. Gallery, Durban
1996 Cité Internationale Des Arts, Paris
Atelier Torben Bo Halberk, Paris
1989 Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Durban
1987 Strack von Schyndal Gallery, Johannesburg
1986 Grassroots Gallery, Westville
1984 Cafe Gallery, Durban
1982 Gallery 567, Technikon Natal, Durban
1978 Stable Gallery, Durban
1977 N.S.A. Gallery, Durban
Selected Group Exhibitions
2017 Rethinking Kakotopia, Curated by Derek Zietzman, University of Johannesburg Gallery
2015 DUT Fine Art Staff Exhibition
2014 Arts and Design Digital Festival, Staff Exhibition, DUT, Durban
2013 KZNSA Members Exhibition “Urbanity” (Second prize)
DUT Fine Art Staff Exhibition
2012 ‘DRAWING KNOWLEDGE and the illusory’, An Exhibition shown at the Drawing Research Network Conference 2012, School of the Arts/ Loughborough Design School, Loughborough University, UK
Science | Art| Art| Science Project 3, artSPACEdurban.
Inspirations Group Exhibition, artSPACEdurban.
2011 “DON’T/ PANIC”, Exhibition related to COP 17 [The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change], Curated by Gabi Ngcobo, Durban Art Gallery.
COP 17 [The 17th Conference of the Parties (COP 17) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change] related re-use group exhibition; The Gallery, DUT.
Fine Art and Jewellery Design Staff Exhibition, The Gallery, DUT.
Invited Group Exhibition KZNSA Gallery Durban.
2010 From Pierneeef to Guguletu Collective, 100 Years of South African Art, Iziko National Gallery, Cape Town
Harbouring Histories, Staff Exhibition, DUT and Curtin University, Durban and Perth.
2009 New Connections, Fine Art and Jewellery Design Staff Exhibition, KZNSA Gallery, Durban
KZNSA Members Exhibition
2007 Marks on Paper, Invited Group Exhibition, KZNSA Gallery, Durban
2006 Fine Art Staff Exhibition, The Gallery, DUT
Images of Durban, African Art Centre, Durban
2004 Bonisa Gallery, Kloof
2003 KZN Veterans, Durban Art Gallery.
2002 trâns'for-mâtion: Works in Paper, Johannesburg
Invited by the Bonisa Private Gallery to participate in a group exhibition of South
African Art in Jesteburg, Germany
2001 Story Board" Curated Exhibition, NSA Gallery, Durban
2000 Vaal Triangle Technikon and Technikon Natal Joint Staff Exhibition, The Gallery,
Technikon Natal, Durban Jabulisa, Tatham Gallery Pietermaritzburg
1999 KwaZulu Natal Human Rights Exhibition, Durban
Arts Café, Durban
NSA Gallery, Durban, Invited Exhibition.
1998 Nearer than Bronze, Sandton Gallery, Johannesburg
1997 Stuttgart meets Durban, Gallery Kultur unterm Turm, Stuttgart, Germany
Fourth Bharat Bhavan International Biennial of Prints, Bophal, India
Nearer than Bronze, Technikon Natal and University of O.F.S.
Haystack Mountain School of Craft Faculty, Blue Heron Gallery, Deer Isle, Maine,
USA
Intensive Imagery, B.A.T. Centre, Durban
1996 Paper Path Future Communications (Odense, Alborg, Viborg, Esbjerg, Haderslev)
Denmark
Luxemburg - Paris, Zwei Graphikateliers, Trier, Germany
Jabulisa - The Art of Kwazulu-Natal, Grahamstown, Pietermaritzburg, Durban
Artists' Books, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Johannesburg
Invited Artists, N.S.A. Gallery, Durban
1995 Paper Path Future Communications, Rundetarn, Copenhagen, Denmark
1994 Three Institutions Exhibition, University of Durban/Westville
Suitcase art Show, I.A.P.M.A. Congress, The Netherlands
Stepping Stones Press Group Exhibition, Anthea Martin Gallery, Westville
Artists Invite Artists, Durban Art Gallery, Durban
1993 Grand Prix Internationale d'Arts Plastique, Nice, France
Momentum Art, Pretoria Art Museum, Pretoria
Natal Arts Trust Biennial 5, Tatham Gallery, Pietermaritzburg (on tour)
1992 Three Institutions, Jack Heath Gallery, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
100 Years of Pictorial Art in Durban 1892-1992, Durban Art Gallery
1991 Natal Arts Trust Biennial 4, Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg (on tour)
Three Institutions, Technikon Natal, Durban
Natal Route, Ferguson Fine Art, Johannesburg
1990 Three Institutions, Jack Heath Gallery, University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg
1989 Technikon Staff Exhibition, Technikon Natal Gallery, Durban and University of
Natal (Jack Heath Gallery), Pietermaritzburg
Maps Sights and Places, N.S.A. Gallery, Durban
1988 Miniatures Exhibitions, E.P.S.A., Port Elizabeth
Drawing Exhibition, Invited Artists, Grassroots Gallery, Durban
Human Rights Exhibition, Community Arts Workshop, Durban
1987 Paperworks with Tony Starkey, Carmel Gallery, Cape Town
1986 1st International Biennale of Paper Art, Düren, Germany
1985 Technikon Natal, Fine Art Centenary Exhibition
1984 Hand-Made Paper Images with Anthony Starkey, Elizabeth Gordon Gallery, Durban
1983 Natal Fine Art Lecturers Exhibition, Johannesburg/Pietermaritzburg
1982 Natal Artist Exhibition, Durban/Pietermaritzburg
1981 Staff Exhibition, Gallery 567, Durban
1980 Communal Painting, N.S.A. Gallery, Durban
1979 Technikon Staff Exhibition, N.S.A. Gallery, Durban
1978 Raven Press Group Exhibition
1977 Technikon Natal Fine Art Lecturers Exhibition, Walsh Marais Gallery, Durban
1976 R.S.A. Touring Exhibition
Print Portfolios and Book Projects
2001 "Hangers", book collaboration, Artists Proof Studio Johannesburg,
S.A. and Dobbin Books, New York, USA
2000 Address- Redress, Print Portfolio, Oliewenhuis Museum, Bloemfontein
1997 Emandulo Re-Creation, Artists Proof Studio Johannesburg, S.A. and Dobbin Books, New York, USA
Vloek Boek, book collaboration with Robin Silverberg, Dobbin Books, New York, USA
1996 Artists for Human Rights Print Portfolio
1995 Print Exchange Portfolio, South African Art Institutions
1993 International Print Portfolio, Museum School of Fine Arts, Boston, U.S.A.
Public Collections
Campbell Collections, University of Natal, Durban
Durban Art Gallery
Durban Local History Museum
Kwazulu-Natal Provincial Museum Service
MTN Print Collection, Johannesburg
Olievenhuis Museum, Bloemfontein
Tatham Art Gallery, Pietermaritzburg
Technikon Natal, Durban
University of Durban-Westville
University of Orange Free State, Bloemfontein
Awards
2014 KZNSA Members Exhibition, “Urbanity”, Second Prize
2007 Cosmonauts Online Teaching Development Grant
1993 Natal Arts Trust Biennial 5
1992 First Prize, Vrye Weekblad Poster Competition