Born in Launceston Tasmania in 1956, art was always a driving force in Edward’s life from the time he could hold a pencil. Although a good scholar with top grades he was discouraged by his parents from seeking a career in art teaching despite achieving the highest ever practical mark in art at Matriculation College. Instead Edward began work at 17 years of age as a trainee ticket writer with a local department store. It wasn’t long before he changed positions to that of junior visual merchandiser. Over the following 20 years his employment path would swing...more
