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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Belinda WilsonBarossa Hills, 2024Oil on linen; framed in Tasmanian Oak60 x 60cm -
Belinda WilsonChowder Bay Reflection , 2024Oil on linen30 x 40cm
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Belinda WilsonChowder Bay Waters , 2024Oil on linen
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Belinda WilsonClifton Gardens Jetty, 2024Oil on linen20 x 60cm
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Belinda WilsonDistant Horizon: Cathedral Ranges, 2024Oil on linen; framed in Tassie Oak120 x 150cm -
Belinda WilsonEvening Calm, Balmoral Bay (After A.H. Fullwood), 2024Oil on linen30 x 40cm -
Belinda WilsonFrom Georges Heights, 2024Oil on linen20 x 60cmSold -
Belinda WilsonGlimpse of Hornby Lighthouse, 2024Oil on linen30 x 40cmn
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Belinda WilsonManly Bound, 2024Oil on linen30 x 40cm -
Belinda WilsonMisty Morning Reflection, 2024Watercolour on fab artistico 300gsm paper
Framed in natural oak and non-reflective glass
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Belinda WilsonMorning Hues at Clifton Gardens, 2024Oil on linen30 x 40cm -
Belinda WilsonRobertson's Point: Harbour's Edge, 2024Oil on linen20 x 60cm
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Belinda WilsonRocky Point Island at Balmoral, 2024Oil on linen20 x 60cm -
Belinda WilsonThe Heart of Sydney, 2024Oil on linen20 x 60cm -
Belinda WilsonTwilight at River Valley, 2024Watercolour on fab artistico 300gsm paper
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Belinda WilsonWhispers of the Candlebark Gum, 2024Oil on linen120x120cm
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Belinda WilsonA sweet escape, 2023Oil on linen100 x 100cmSold -
Belinda WilsonFinding Peace, 2023Oil on linen30 x 40cmSold -
Belinda WilsonFollow your heart, 2023Oil on linen30 x 40cmSold -
Belinda WilsonHarmony and Light, 2023Oil on linen30 x 40cmSold
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Belinda WilsonLet Lightness Happen, 2023Oil on linen120 x 120 cmSold -
Belinda WilsonSomewhere, Some Day, 2023Oil on linen120 x 120cmSold -
Belinda WilsonThe importance of patience , 2023Oil on linen30 x 40cmSold -
Belinda WilsonThe Time We Shared, 2023oil on linen30 x 40cmSold
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Belinda WilsonThornton Run, 2023Oil on linen120 x 120cmSold -
Belinda WilsonWatching the Skies, 2023Oil on linen100 x 100cmSold -
Belinda WilsonA marked and measured line, 2022Oil on linen122x122cmSold -
Belinda WilsonA sense of Hope, 2022Oil on linen60 x 60cmSold
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Belinda WilsonBreath, 2022Oil on linen60 x 60cmSold -
Belinda WilsonCalming Cloud #1, 2022Glass with Colour Pigments
Collaborative: Glass artst Ruth Allen35 x 15 x 12 cmSold
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Belinda WilsonColour Connection, 2022Oil on linen100 x 100 cmSold
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Belinda WilsonFinding True Contentment, 2022Oil on Linen60 x 60 cmSold
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in
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Belinda WilsonI Met Your Eyes (Across The Room), 2022Oil on Linen60 x 60 cmSold -
Belinda WilsonImpeccable Pieces of a Puzzle, 2022Watercolour and Ink on Paper57 x 77 cmSold
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Belinda WilsonKindness In Shadows, 2022Oil on Linen60 x 60 cmSold
23 5/8 x 23 5/8 in -
Belinda WilsonNot A Care In The World, 2022Oil on Linen120 x 120 cmSold
47 1/4 x 47 1/4 in
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Belinda WilsonSudden Burst of Happiness, 2022Oil on linen100 x 100cmSold
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Belinda WilsonThe longest summer, 2022Watercolour on paper77x97cmSold -
Belinda WilsonThoughts are heartened, 2022Oil on linen60 x 60cmSold -
Belinda WilsonUp in the Air So High, 2022Oil on linen (framed)125 x 125cmSold
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Belinda WilsonWarmth Restored, 2022Oil on linen (framed)60 x 60cmSold -
Belinda WilsonWinter Warmth, 2022Oil on Linen120 x 120 cmSold
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Belinda WilsonWoke Up an Optimist, 2022Oil on Linen60 x 60 cmSold
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Belinda WilsonEarly Morning Memory, 2021oil on linen60 x 60 cmSold
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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Joie de Noël
An exhibition of exquisite small artworks 22 Nov - 24 Dec 202420+artists in a variety of genres & media at accessable prices. BCFA will donate 10% of sales proceeds to Ars Musica Australis- the charity providing young artist scholarships in music...Read more -
Impression, Sydney
Belinda Wilson 24 Oct - 7 Nov 2024Belinda Wilson reinterprets Sydney's iconic landscapes with bold colours, inspired by Mosman's artistic heritage, including Curlew Camp and the influence of Streeton and Roberts. Following in the footsteps of artists...Read more -
Solstice
Winter 2024 8 Jun - 31 Jul 2024Read more -
A BCFA Summer
January & February 2024 20 Jan - 10 Feb 2024BCFA presents a vibrant selection of summer themed artwork by 15 of our artists including the cerulean skies of Belinda Wilson, breezy summer narratives by Sue MacLeod-Beere, and BCFA newcomer...Read more
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The Joy Effect
Belinda Wilson 10 - 24 Nov 2022Brenda Colahan Fine Art is pleased to present The Joy Effect, the eleventh solo exhibition of Melbourne-based landscape painter Belinda Wilson. In brilliant colour, Wilson's work invites us into a...Read more -
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