It is wonderful to be in touch with you all as we work toward this exhibition.
I am Kirsten Haydon and I have been working with enamel since 1997. I have always found myself to be intrigued by its mysterious and magic qualities, the expected and the unexpected.
Debbie Sheezel, a wonderful enamellist who taught herself the process of enamelling over forty years ago, first introduced me to enamel at RMIT University. Debbie shared her passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of the material and inspired many students to explore its potential.
I now teach enamelling at RMIT University and I have been lecturing there since 2002. I find that I discover more as the students succeed with their visions.
My own research is in the area of Antarctic landscapes and when I am not teaching or with my family I find myself thinking and remembering my experiences of this landscape.
