Wendy Holmes
Born: 1956 in London, to Australian parents. Returned to Australia in 1961, via Africa.
Formal Studies:
1996-2002 Bachelor of Arts (Comparative Studies in Art, Science & Religion). Studied externally through Deakin University,
1988 Second year BA (Visual Studies) at Edith Cowan Uni, Bunbury. Course availability withdrawn from campus in 1989.
1982-4 Diploma in Fine Art (Sculpture & Painting) at Claremont School of Art, Perth Technical College.
Selected Exhibitions:
Solo: 2006 'Remembering Wind and Light' Mullalyup Gallery, Mullalyup, WA
2005 'Whispers from a Journey" Mullalyup Gallery, Mullalyup, WA
2003 'A Horse with No Name' Margaret River Galleries, Margaret River, WA
2001 Manyung Gallery, Mornington Peninsula, Victoria (1 gallery space)
2001 Balingup Lavender Farm Gallery, Balingup, WA
1999 'Water from a Deeper Well' Margaret River Art Galleries, Margaret River, WA
1996 Margaret River Art Galleries, Margaret River, WA
1995 Evans and Tate Winery, Willyabrup, WA
1989 Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle, WA
Group/Dual/Invitation:
2007 Mullalyup Muster 'Yarragadee Wells Up', Mullalyup Art Gallery
2007 * Southwest Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Bunbury
2006 * Southwest Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Bunbury
2005 * Southwest Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Bunbury
Art Happens, Balingup
2003 * Southwest Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Gallery, Bunbury
2001 'Spirit of a United Australia' Open Art Competition, Greenbushes
2000,01 Lions Art Exhibition, Dunsborough, WA
2000 * South West Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, WA
1999 * Resilience - Past Winners of the South West Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
1999 * Postcards and Packages, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, Bunbury
1998 Brush with Southwest Artists, Framed Gallery, Darwin, NT
1996 Tattersall's Landscape Exhibition, Queensland
1987-1998 * South West Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, Bunbury
1995 Landscape as Metaphor, Claremont School of Art, Perth
1995 Zonta's Flight Exhibition, Dunsborough, WA
1995 * Drawing from the Past, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries
1993 * Integrations, Crafts Council, Bunbury Art Galleries
1993 Bunbury Regional Artist's Guild, New Collectibles Gallery, Perth.
1993 5 x 5, Claremont School of Art. Perth
1993 Margaret River Art Gallery Invitation, Margaret River
1992 Resident artist for Vasse Felix on Willyabrup Weekend.
1992 Artists for D'Entrecasteux, Perth
1991 Artist's Artists Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle
1989 My Town, My Place Fremantle Arts Centre, Fremantle Collection Representation:
Collections
*signifies commissioned work
* Woodside, Perth
* ConocoPhillips
* St John of God Hospital, Health Campus, Bunbury
* Radisson Resort, Marybrook (2 paintings)
* Omegatrend, Perth & Canberra (3 paintings)
* 1885 Restaurant and Inn, Margaret River (13 paintings)
* Homeswest, Bunbury (4 paintings)
* State Department of Public Prosecutions, Perth
* Commonwealth Department of Public Prosecutions, Perth
* Ministry of Justice - Department of Corrective Services, Perth (2 paintings)
Barclays Bank
British Consul General
Art Bank
* Kalgoorlie Consolidated Gold Mines, Kalgoorlie
numerous private and corporate collections in Australia, England, America & Japan.
Awards:
2007 Highly Commended 'Yarragadee Wells Up', Mullalyup Art Gallery
2005 'Art Happens' Best Oil & Popular Choice, Balingup, WA
2003 Australian Artist Finalist, Challenge No. 15 , "Flowers and Gardens
2002 Australian Artist Finalist, Challenge No. 7,"Seascapes, Rivers & Lakes
2001 Australian Artist Finalist, Challenge No. 4. "Figures &/or Animals in the Landscape.
2001 Overall winner 'Spirit of a United Australia' Art Competition,Greenbushes
2000 Best Overall, & Best Oil Painting, Lions Art Exhibition, Dunsborough.
1996 Mural (21x2m) commissioned by SW Tourism Association won Best Exhibit at Perth Holiday and Travel Show
1992 * South West Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries.
1991 1885/Margaret River Art Galleries Award
1989 Harvey Art Show - Best Drawing
1987 Harvey Art Show - Best Pastel
Teaching:
2005 & 07 Invited artist 'Autumn Artsfest' Tutor, Grafton, NSW
2002-2007 T.A.F.E. Art Lecturer in Nannup
2004 T.A.F.E. Lecturer in Sculpture/Ceramics, S W Regional College, Bunbury
2003 T.A.F.E. Painting Lecturer, South West Regional College, Bunbury
2002 T.A.F.E. Drawing Lecturer in Greenbushes
1991-2003 Tutor for Dunsborough Art Society.
2000 Tutor for Busselton Arts Society
1985-90 Lecturer in Painting, Drawing, Ceramics, 2D & 3D studies, TAFE campuses at South West Regional College, Bunbury and Collie, WA
Collaborative Community projects:
2007 Balingup Mosaic Public seating.
2001 Balingup Power Poles Project. Applied for successful 'Catalyst' funding and
coordinated 12 artists in the decoration of main street power poles in Balingup.
Publications:
Australian Artist November 2003,
Australian Artist March 2004
Berry, Michael (2003) Selected Contemporary Artists of Australia
Krispin P/L