"In
a time of global turmoil, Belinda Wilson displays an adept control of
art as a tool for processing and expressing topics of significance to address
them in a way that is both alluringly abstract and gently provocative".
From artist statement
ARTIST INFORMATION
Education
Master of Fine Art by Research
RMIT University 2014-2018
Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies James Cook University 1995
Graduate Diploma of Art Education
The University of Melbourne 1992
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art
Monash University 1988-1990
Selected Solo Exhibitions
Master of Fine Art (Research), RMIT University School of Art, 2018
The ghosts of Mr Wilson, Anita Traynor Fine Arts An RMIT Link - Arts and Culture supported presentation 2017
Victoria Gallery 2006, Artistry Galleries 2005, Sofitel Hotel, Melbourne 2003, Wangaratta Exhibitions Gallery 1999, Private viewing, Canberra 1999, The Australian Embassy, KOREA 1998, Vagabonds cafe, Brisbane 1998, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery 1994, No Vacancies Temporary Galleries, City of Melbourne 1993, Studio L, Wangaratta 1992
Grants, Awards and Prizes
Art Olympia International art Competition, Tokyo (Honourable mention) 2019 / St Kevin's Art Prize 2017, Prometheus Visual Art Award (finalist) 2009, Cryptozoology Toyota Community Spirit Gallery (finalist) 2008 / Mt Buller Art Prize (finalist) 2008, ANL Maritime Art Prize (finalist) 2007, Hume Building Society Art Prize Wodonga (finalist) 2006-2007, Regional Arts Victoria 2000, Australia/ Korea Foundation 1999, Churchie National Emerging Art Award (finalist) 1996, National Works on Paper Mornington Peninsula Regional Gallery (finalist) 1991
PORTFOLIO
Please find a selection of current artworks, exhibitions and media articles.
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Belinda Wilson- 2019 studio photo. Image by Stray Cat Images -
"Change is something you can count on" Oil on canvas 90 x 120cm. Currently available from Manyung Gallery, Melbourne. -
"Autumn plains" oil on linen 60 x 70cm - private commission -
"Landscape blueprint , mixed media on fine art paper. Available from Manyung Gallery, Melbourne -
Relocation Oil on Canvas 120 x 150cm 2018 -
Searching for ghost gums Oil on canvas 122x152cm 2017 -
Promotion in Vogue 2018 -
Promotion in Vogue 2018 -
Interview with Art Edit 2017 -
Interview with Art Edit 2017 -
Mr Wilson oil on canvas 122x153cm 2017 -
Combating extreme weather oil on linen 122 x 153cm 2016 -
Solo exhibition, RMIT University 2018 -
Solo exhibition, RMIT University 2018 -
Solo exhibition, RMIT University 2018 -
Waiting for rain Oil on canvas 30x30cm 2015 -
Ghostland digital drawing 50x50cm framed Edition of 20 -
Brisk walk on a still night digital drawing edition of 20 -
Hidden Digital drawing Edition of 20 size (unframed) 30 x 30cm -
Surrender Conte of paper 30 x 30 2015 -
Defiance Conte of paper 30 x 30 2015 -
Washed away, Digital drawing (edition of 10) 110 x 110cm 2016 -
After the deluge Digital drawing (Edition of 10) 110 x 110cm 2016