Belinda Wilson Australian, b. 1969
Belinda Wilson is a Melbourne based, established contemporary artist, with an extensive history in academic leadership and education roles within the tertiary sector. Her extensive portfolio of paintings and drawings have been realized through a profound resonance with the Australian landscape and its incomparably primitive artistry. Belinda has exhibited extensively within Australia (Muse Gallery, Artistry, Victoria Gallery and Qantas Lounges countrywide) and internationally (at the Australian Embassy in Korea, Costa Rica and New York City), and has received accolades from numerous national awards (Prometheus Visual Art Award, Toyota Community Spirit Gallery and the ANL Maritime Art Prize).
Belinda recently completed a Master of Fine Art (Research) at RMIT University, School of Art (2014-2018). Her practice led research explores the effect natural disasters and extreme weather conditions have on our well-being. Belinda draws inspiration for her artworks from her own personal recollections of regional locations where she grew up and it's unfortunate weather conditions.
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A sweet escape, 2023 -
Finding Peace, 2023 Sold -
Let Lightness Happen, 2023 Sold -
Somewhere, Some Day, 2023 Sold
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The Time We Shared, 2023 Sold -
Thornton Run, 2023 Sold -
Watching the Skies, 2023 Sold -
A Glimpse of Cathedral Ranges, 2022
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A marked and measured line, 2022 Sold -
A sense of Hope, 2022 Sold -
Breath, 2022 Sold -
Calming Cloud #1, 2022
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Degree of Beauty, 2022 -
Finding True Contentment, 2022 Sold -
Flow, 2022 -
I Met Your Eyes (Across The Room), 2022 Sold
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Impeccable Pieces of a Puzzle, 2022 -
Kindness In Shadows, 2022 Sold -
Knowing, 2022 -
Not A Care In The World, 2022 Sold
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Nothing But Blue Skies, 2022 -
Seeing Clearly, 2022 -
Sudden Burst of Happiness, 2022 Sold -
The longest summer, 2022 Sold
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Thoughts are heartened, 2022 Sold -
Up in the Air So High, 2022 Sold -
Warmth Restored, 2022 Sold -
Winter Warmth, 2022 Sold
Academic Qualifications and Certificates
RMIT University, School of Art, Master of Fine Art (research) / 2014-2018 Title: Extreme weather conditions in regional Victoria: A reflection and response through painting and sound
Graduate Diploma of Museum Studies / 1995 James Cook University
Graduate Diploma of Art Education / 1992 The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art /1988-1990 Monash University
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2022 The Joy Effect, Brenda Colahan Fine Art, Sydney
2022 Manyung Gallery, Strathmore
2018 Site Eight, RMIT University
2017 The ghosts of Mr. Wilson, Anita Traynor Fine Arts, An RMIT Link - Arts and Culture supported presentation
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
Selected Group Exhibitions
The Affordable Art Fair, Sydney with Brenda Colahan Fine Art 2022
Incognito Art Exhibition, Verona Studio, Sydney 2021
Manyung Gallery Group, Flinders Gallery, Belinda Wilson and Colleen Guiney 2019
Manyung Gallery Group, Sorrento Gallery, Belinda Wilson and Tanya Wales 2019
The Other Art Fair (TOAF) Sydney, 2018-2020
Artists on the Move, Anita Traynor and Kinross Arts Centre 2016
RMIT University School of Art VE, Print Exchange 2014-2017
The Muse Gallery, Milawa and Beechworth 2008 -2015
Agora Gallery, New York 2010
Victoria Gallery, Melbourne 2006-2007
Artistry Galleries, Melbourne 2003-2005
Wangaratta Exhibition Gallery 200Shepparton Art Gallery 2002
Cellar Door Gallery, Mitchelton Winery 2002
Il Min Museum, KOREA 2000
Goethe Institute, Beijing CHINA 1999
Grants, Prizes and Awards
2022 Finalist Omnia Art Prize
2020 Finalist Maritime Art Prize
2020 Finalist Collab with Gorman
2019 Honorable Mention Art Olympia International art Competition, Tokyo
2017 Finalist St Kevin's Art Prize
2015 Recipient Vocational Education Innovation Fund, RMIT University
2013 Recipient Commonwealth Equipment Grant , RMIT University
2009 Finalist Prometheus Visual Art Award
2008 Finalist Cryptozoology Toyota Community Spirit Gallery
2008 Finalist Mt Buller Art Prize
2007 Finalist ANL Maritime Art Prize
2006-2007 Finalist Hume Building Society Art Prize Wodonga
2000 Recipient Regional Arts Victoria funding
1999 Recipient Australia/Korea Foundation Grant
1996 Recipient Churchie National Emerging Art Award
Projects and Event Management
Artist in Residence Manyung Gallery Group 2022
Team leader Pitch tank project, RMIT University 2018
Project Manager Vocational Education Innovative Fund (VEIF) Arts Management project 2015
RMIT University
Project Manager Public art cculpture, RMIT University and Queen Victoria Market Place 2013
Project Manager Vocational Education Diversitifcation project, RMIT University 2012
RMIT University
Project Manager E-Learning project - Sustainablity for visual artists, RMIT University 2011
Event Partner Mural project, RMIT University and The Lab Strategy 2012
Project Partner City safety mural, RMIT University and City of Melbourne 2011
Event Manager Night life, public art project, RMIT Univerity 2010
Artist Generations: An imagined future project, The City of Wangaratta, Arts Victoria, 2010
Cultural development network
Artist Community Art Sculptures for Violet Town / Regional Arts Victoria
Our Nation on Parade, Centenary of Federation - artists Belinda Wilson and Helen Brook 2001
Artist Olympic Swimming Pool - The City of Wangaratta
Commissions and Collections
J and T Robinson, MELBOURNE
G Kinsella, MELBOURNE
V Rati, SYDNEY
J.P & Dutin - FRANCE
Perchar private collection AUSTRIA
The Australian Embassy KOREA
Villa Caletas COSTA RICA
Artistry and Victoria Galleries MELBOURNE
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BCFA @ Affordable Art Fair
Stand C06 2 - 5 Jun 2022We are delighted to announce that Brenda Colahan Fine Art will be exhibiting a very select group of artworks at the inaugural Affordable Art Fair, Sydney, from 2nd -5th June...Read more -
20/20 Vision
20 Years 20 Women 1 - 30 Nov 2018A survey of 20 Australian women artists over 2 decades Celebrating 20 years since the establishment of BCFARead more
Publications
Driving the future: A new model of arts management delivery in Vocational Education
RMIT University 2015
"Cryptozoology- in search of the missing link" Toyota Community Spirit Gallery 2008
"Made in Korea" Il Min Museum South Korea 2000
"Quasi Ideals" Arts Asia Pacific - issue 23 1999
"North East Profiles" Wangaratta Exhibition Gallery 1996
"Review" Downlands College Art Exhibition, Queensland 1994-1997