Belinda Wilson Australian, b. 1969

Overview

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.

Works
Biography

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

Exhibitions
Bibliography

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