Anastasija Komarnyckyj

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Biography

Born in Austria of Ukrainian and Polish parentage, I spent childhood in rural and bush environments after migrating to Western Australia at a very young age. Following careers in Nursing and Music Teaching, I pursued further study as a mature age student, graduating with a BA of Creative Industries, majoring in Visual Arts in 2008 at ECU South West Campus Bunbury Western Australia. I was awarded the Faculty prize for Academic Excellence. Since graduation my work has been included in numerous group exhibitions throughout WA and Interstate and, I have held six solo exhibitions. AK Studio/ Gallery, my place of practice has also been open during this period. An exhibition of my work is open to the public on the first weekend of each month and by appointment. I have also been involved as an arts tutor within the community in a voluntary and paid capacity since graduation.

Solo Exhibitions

2014
The Rhythm of the Valley. An exhibition of oil paintings depicting aspects of the Ferguson Valley l
The Rhythm of the Valley. An exhibition of oil paintings depicting aspects of the Ferguson Valley landscape during summer. The exhibition opened in conjunction with the annual Dardanup Art Trail WA.

Awards

2014
2014 Highly Commended---Oil Painting--- Dardanup Art Spectacular. WA 2013 Best drawing---Harve
2014 Highly Commended---Oil Painting--- Dardanup Art Spectacular. WA 2013 Best drawing---Harvey Art Prize 2012 Overall Prize---Dardanup Art Spectacular. WA

Collections

2011. City of Armadale Collection

Galleries

2011. City of Armadale Collection

Publications

2011. City of Armadale Collection
2011. City of Armadale Collection

Residencies

2016
DRAWinternational, Caylus France
In March 2016 I began a six week AIR in the medieval village of Caylus in France. An excellent opportunity to re-connect with the drawing medium which has become neglected within my practice.

2015
CBD BUNBURY
Negotiated the use of a commercial space in the City of Bunbury for two weeks: second week funded by City Council. Worked daily. Interesting interaction with public with some sales.

Anastasija Komarnyckyj
Drawing, Painting, Photography

Artist Statement

Predominately a painter, my work also encompasses collage, assemblages, drawing and photography. The use of a variety of media provides opportunity for expressing particular concepts. Oil painting is my preferred medium. My art is explorative and underpinned with emotive intent.The physicality of media and materials is of importance in my creative process.