MARGARITA GEORGIADIS
BIOGRAPHY & CV
For Margarita Georgiadis, the process of painting resembles that of writing a book. In her work we discover a record of life which finds resonance through its unfolding. Each of these paintings relate to her complete oeuvre, but they also singularly explore a particular period or facet of experience that is crystallized by its title and gives a sense of episode or chapter similar to that of a vignette in a narrative.
Georgiadis’s methodology draws on the autobiographical, but she appreciates that the personal is also, by degree, universal. Her work functions as an enactment of our human impulse for philosophical exploration. Guided by writings from physics to psychology, her investigations invariably traverse a diversity of realms before the physical process of painting provides an opportunity to elucidate the relationship between thought and emotion.
The act of creation triggered by the artist’s research then finds momentary resolution in its expression on the canvas. It is only on reflection though, when artist and viewer are one, that it is possible to grasp what has been learned.
Study
1990
Bachelor of Art, Sydney College of the Arts
1986
Certificate in Art, National Art School
Selected Solo Exhibitions
2009
Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
2008
Rex-Livingston Art Dealer, Sydney
Cudgegong Gallery, Gulgong
2007
Rex-Livingston Art Dealer, Sydney
2006
Jackman Gallery, Melbourne
2005
Maree Mizon Gallery, Sydney
2004
Maree Mizon Gallery, Sydney
2003
Arthouse Gallery, Sydney
Selected Group Exhibitions
2008
Edwina Corlette Gallery, Brisbane
Private Treasures Public PLeasures II, curated by Brenda Gray, Orange Regional Gallery, NSW
2007
Rex-Livingston Art Dealer, Sydney
2006
Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
Michael Commerford Gallery, Sydney
2005
Country Energy Art Prize, Grafton Regional Gallery, Parliament House, Sydney
Philip Neville Gallery, Darwin
Salon des Refuses, SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2004
Artist in Residence, Sydney Theatre Company, Wharf Gallery, Sydney
Country Energy Art Award, Benelong Gallery, Sydney Opera House
Solander Gallery, Canberra
Prizes/Awards
2007
Mosman Art Prize, Finalist
2005
Country Energy Art Award, Grafton Regional Gallery
Salon des Refuses, SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2004
Paddington Art Prize
Country Energy Art Award, Wagga Regional Gallery
Mosman Art Prize
Salon des Refuses, SH Ervin Gallery, Sydney
2003
Portia Geach Memorial Award, Sydney
Metro 5 Art Prize, Melbourne
2001
Archibald Prize, Finalist, AGNSW
Collections
Qantas
Campbell International, Los Angeles
Colliers Jardine
The Greek Consul General
Savill Suites
Grenada Productions
Financial Nexus
Resmed Pty Ltd
BT Property Trust
Sheraton Hotel on the Park