Sean E Avery is a teacher, writer-illustrator, sculptor, and designer born in South Africa and currently living in Perth, Western Australia. He is known for his well-loved children's picture books and for his sculptures using CDs and DVDs to create breathtaking works of art. Sean E Avery is a teacher, writer-illustrator, sculptor, and designer born in South Africa and currently living in Perth, Western Australia. He is known for his well-loved children's picture books and for his sculptures using CDs and DVDs to create breathtaking works of art.