Publishing his work instead of exhibiting it sets Exeter artist Richard Stanford apart from the rest.

Mr Stanford has been awarded an Australian Council grant for the presentation and promotion of a book, which documents a decade of his computer graphic art.

Not only has Mr Stanford received the grant but he has also been awarded the prestigious 2003 HC Coombs Fellowship at the Australian National University.

It's the fourth grant Mr Stanford has been awarded.

"Instead of exhibiting my work, I'm publishing it, which is what set me apart from a traditional artist," he said. "My entire professional career as an artist has been committed to an art residency practice within science and medical institutions.

"Residency has given me the opportunity to work among people with all sorts of extraordinary capabilities.

"Most have been scientists who utilise creative methodologies within their science practise - from witnessing heart transplants to laboratory experiments."

The book documents Mr Stanford's residency work in various medical institutions including forensic medicine, city morgue, pathology, heart research and anatomy.

It will also contain a variety of artworks and written text such as interviews, journal entries and sketches.

Gilmore MP Joanna Gash said the region had an extensive arts community and hoped the Australian Council grants would assist in promoting their works.