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BMW ArtBike
Sunshine Coast Art Prize – BMW Art Bike | Artwork: Friendship
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This artwork has earned the distinction of being a 2022 Sunshine Coast Art Prize finalist and was selected as the recipient of the BMW Art Bike award, cementing its place in the exclusive world of BMW’s artistic initiative.
Kimpton Margot Sydney
Commission for Kimpton Margot Sydney
Diptych of 100 x 200 cm 'Margot I' and 'Margot II'
Australia’s first-ever Kimpton, Kimpton Margot Sydney, has officially opened its doors on the day of love, 14 February. As IHG Hotels & Resort’s luxury boutique brand, Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is celebrated for its signature heartfelt service, l
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Featured on Belle Magazine
Belle ArtStart 2019 – winners revealed!
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The culturati converged at the Art Gallery of New South Wales to celebrate this year’s Belle ArtStart program with a glittering reception, where four talented artists were announced as recipients of the $17,500 prize pool.
Celia Fernandez was the joint-recipient of the $2500 third prize for her work Cascades.
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Artist Profile
Artist Profile magazine | #57 issue print issue.
Studio Visit to Op Art artist Celia Fernandez
In her Op Art practice, Argentinian-born, Sydney-based artist Celia Fernandez explores optical effects through her geometric abstract painting style, fascinated by the perception of movement achieved by combining colours and variations in contrast. Her hypnotising pop pointillism displays intense attention to precision and detail, playing with the illusion of perfection.
Judge: Dibuja Argentina
Consulate General of Argentina
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El pasado 7 de diciembre de 2023, tuvo lugar en la sede del Consulado la Ceremonia de Premiación del Concurso de Dibujo y Pintura Infantil, “DIBUJA ARGENTINA”, con la presencia de los niños y niñas participantes que se acercaron para recibir sus diplomas y premios junto con sus familiares, amigos, y representantes de asociaciones argentinas y latinoamericanas que difundieron el Proyecto.
Saatchi Art: Meet The Others
The power of Collaboration
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Celia Fernandez and Alejandra Sieder would both describe themselves as inspired by the Op-Art movement, which bend the mind and the eye in order to challenge perception, aesthetics and social conventions – but the output they produce is widely different! In Celia’s work you’ll notice the influence of artists like Yayoi Kusama whose work is bursting with spots and vibrant colours
The Blake Education Kit
The Education and Public Programs team created an education kit for the exhibition of The 66th Blake Prize and selected the artwork 'Where I'll Go When I'm Gone' for inclusion. The kit is a published booklet aimed at children from about 10-12 years of age. This kit was used in schools and for tours in the space with children.
