Grazia Marin
In the Artist’s Eye
26 July - 6 August 2023
G1
Opening Night
Friday 28 July | 6 - 8pm
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Many artists have depicted landscapes and nature for a long time, be it representational art, abstract art, or anywhere in between. In this nature series, Grazia has used landscapes as a scaffolding upon which she explores colour.
Artist Bio
Grazia Marin is a multi-disciplinary artist and creative writer of fiction, songs, poems, and play. She began painting regularly in the 1990s and gained a diploma in visual art, a two-year residency with the Brimbank City Council, and a grant from the Moonee Valley Council. To date, Grazia has had nine solo exhibitions and joined 10 group exhibitions. Initially, her visual arts practice focused on traditional methods and subject matter, but in recent years, Grazia’s work has included more conceptual and contemporary ideas. One area of interest for Grazia is the human form and portraiture. Another interest is socio-political issues. In all her work, Grazia aims to create a story and engage the viewer, especially in her political activist work.
Grazia Marin C.V.
Exhibitions.
Solo:
2022: Ninth Solo, Face and Form. Artrax, Beaufort. Victoria
2022: Eighth Solo, Figuratively Abstract, Ladder Art Space. Melbourne
2021: Seventh Solo, Open for Discussion Red Gallery. Melbourne
2021: Sixth Solo, Face and Form, Victorian Artists Society Gallery, 4th March 2021.
2019: Fifth Solo Retaining the Form. St Albans Community Centre and Bowery Theatre. Melbourne. Month-long exhibition at Brimbank City Council as part of a residency.
2017: Fourth Solo April 2017. Mysteries of Religion. Steps Gallery. Melbourne.
2016: Third Solo Invited exhibition: Nature’s Flourish. Eurambeen Historic Homestead and Garden.
2014: Second Solo. They say I need a fella. Eckersley’s Open Space Gallery. Melbourne.
2009: First Solo. Stories of the Ancients in Our Time. Eckersley’s Open Space Gallery. Melbourne.
Group:
2022: Community Group Show. East Melbourne Hebrew Congregation.
2021: Rock, Paper, Scissors. Red Gallery.
2020: Pause Button. Old Auction House, Kyenton. Contemporary Art Society of Victoria annual exhibition.
2019: VCA Art Student combined exhibition
2008: Linden Postcard. Linden Gallery. St.Kilda.. Contemporary Art Society 70th Anniversary exhibition. 45 Down Stairs. Burnely Harbour. Kodak Salon. Centre for Contemporary Photography.
2007: Art in Public Places, Breizoz French Restaurant.
2006: Herring Island Summer Arts Festival. Contemporary Art Society. Collectors’ Exhibition. Steps Gallery. Contemporary Art Society. Art in Public Places. Altona café.
2005. Pollen Collective. RMIT Union Arts. Tangiblism. First Site Gallery, RMIT. Exhibited in two Contemporary Art Society exhibitions. Craft Victoria. Theme scarf: Tribal Colours. Atrium, Federation Square.
2004. “Summer Samples”. Intrude Gallery. “Post Card”. Linden Gallery. St Kilda. “Collectors Exhibition”. Steps GalleryContemporary Art Society. Muff Kunst, Red Gallery. Couch Art. Brunswick. For RMIT Union Arts. “aRtECYCLE”. Incinerator Arts Complex. Moonee Ponds.
2003. Moonee Valley Arts Week. Access Arts, CAE. Melbourne. Big West Festival, Footscray (Melbourne).
Competitions/Prizes:
2017: Finalist St. Vincent’s Hospital Art in Science, Science in Art acquisitive prize. The Bleed, acrylic, beading, thread. Finalist St John’s Southgate Art Prize, 1. He Wants Me to do What? 2. Brides of Christ.
2016: Finalist Art Town. Public Art Event, Exhibition and Awards. Look up Yarra Lane. Chapel off Chapel.
2015: Finalist Who’s looking at you portrait competition. Our Diva in Opera Mode. Collage on foam core. Cambridge Studio Gallery. Cambridge St. Collingwood.
2008: 3rd prize, Contemporary Arts Society 70th Anniversary exhibition and competition. 45 Down Stairs, Flinders Lane, Melbourne. Judged by Mr. Robert Ingpen.
2006: Finalist Bone Marrow Donor Institute Art Prize. Blacksphere Fine Art Gallery. 1) 2nd prize, Watercolour, and 2) 3rd prize Oil Painting. Royal Melbourne Show.
2005: Finalist Bone Marrow Donor Institute Art Prize, Blacksphere Fine Art Gallery. 2nd prize, Oil Paintings. Royal Melbourne Show
2004. Finalist Golden Key Art Competition, 4 Cats Gallery. Best Use of Colour prize. Knitted scarf. Craft Victoria Scarf Festival. 2nd Prize, Oil Painting. Royal Melbourne Show.
2003: 1.) Highly Commended Certificate, pastel painting, 2.) Very Highly Commended Certificate, abstract mosaic and plaster sculpture. Royal Melbourne Show.
2013: Solo display, Fitzroy Library, Supported by the Contemporary Art Society. Annual Exhibition,
2007: Solo display, Fitzroy Library, Supported by the Contemporary Art Society. Reviewed in the Newsletter – Contemporary Art Society. Jan-February.
2010: Designed and painted three backdrops for the City of Melbourne Opera Company for the Opera La Rondine.
Grants:
2021: Development and exhibition of a series of anti-war paintings. Moonee Valley Council
2018/2019: 2-year Arts Residency, Brimbank City Council.
2005: Grant for the production of a textile piece for RMIT’s Union Arts event, Plastic Intelligence.
Teaching positions:
Private art tuition in home studio (including for injury rehabilitation)
2018: Dandenong City Council, drawing workshop
2019: Painting Maribyrnong Group
2019/2020: Art Coordinator, Asylum Seeker Resources Centre, Footscray (voluntary)
Mentored by Jacqui Stockdale and Erika Gofton
Member: Contemporary Arts Society (16 years). Arts West 2018. Was founding member of Western Region Arts Network
Arts Residency, 2018-2019. Brimbank City Council
Volunteer at Seventh Gallery, Fitzroy – to 2018
Art tutor
Education
BBSc (Psych)
Post Grad Council Psych
Post Grad Edu and Trg
Dip Arts (Vis Art)
Cert IV Voc Trg and Ass.
Extended Practice (VCA year-long short course)
Contact
Phone : (03) 9482 3550
mail@redgallery.com.au
Address
157 St Georges Rd
Fitzroy North, Victoria, 3068
Map
How to get here
Tram: route 11
Stop 21 just north of Edinburgh Gardens
Melway ref: 30B12
Parking in nearby streets
Bus: 504 (Reid Street)
