Helen Pynor

BIOGRAPHY

Born in Australia, Pynor’s interest in art and biology has stemmed from extensive research in these fields. Pynor attained a Doctor of Philosophy, Sydney College of the Arts (2009), Bachelor of Visual Arts, Sydney College of the Arts and a Bachelor of Science (Honours), Macquarie University, Sydney (1987). Recent major solo exhibitions include, Shadowbreath, Linden-St Kilda Contemporary Arts Centre, Melbourne in 2005, Defence Artspace, Sydney 1996. Milk, Dominik Mersch Gallery, Sydney, 2008. Love Letter Chez Robert Galerie, Web-based installation, France, 2008, curated by Michel Delacroix, red sea blue water 2007 and Swelling at dianne tanzer gallery, Melbourne, 2009.

Group exhibitions include Sydney Alternative Art Australian High Commission, Singapore.

In 2008, Pynor was a Joint Winner in the Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award, Gold Coast City Art Gallery and the 2009 Winner, Royal Bank of Scotland Emerging Artist Award as well as being Short-listed, 2009 William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize, Monash Gallery of Art. Pynor has been represented in the 2009 Hong Kong Art Fair. Pynor’s works are held in numerous collections including the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney and is the recipient of Australia Council Grants.


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ARTIST NEWS

September 5, 2011

Welcome to Michael Cook – He has had a very successful year, as a finalist in both the 2011 Western Australian Indigenous Art Awards and the 2011 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award. Michael has now joined the gallery … Continue reading →

July 26, 2011

Congratulations to Yhonnie Scarce , her amazing work Burial Ground is included in a major exhibition at the Museum of Contemporary African Diasporan Arts ( MoCADA)  New York – go see if you’re in NY August 11 to October 30 … Continue reading →

June 24, 2011

Reko Rennie and Yhonnie Scarce are the recipients of Melbourne Laneway Commissions for 2011……brilliant ! This is an annual program and the commissions provide ongoing opportunities for artists, foster creative capacity and strongly advocate the artist profession. Unpredictable by nature … Continue reading →

May 12, 2011

Congratulations to Izabela on being shortlisted for two  major national awards. The 2011 City of Hobart Art Prize,  and the 2011 Olive Cotton Award for Portraiture. Go see the works at the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery ( 23 July … Continue reading →

March 18, 2011

More congratulations in order this week! First off, work by Reko Rennie and Yhonnie Scarce can be seen in the Victorian Indigenous Art Award finalist exhibition  at Fortyfive Downstairs until April 2. We are very proud of Reko and Yhonnie … Continue reading →