Nerine Martini facts for kids

Nerine Martini (born March 24, 1968 – died April 25, 2019) was an Australian artist. She was known for creating many different types of art. This included sculpture, installation art, and drawing. She also made art that connected with communities and was placed in public spaces.

Nerine Martini created many public artworks and projects that inspired communities. Her art often explored big ideas like moving to a new place and feeling like you belong. She was interested in working with different cultures. Her art told stories about people's journeys, where they felt at home, and their cultural identity. Her work beautifully showed her care for people and our shared world.

Her Art Career

Nerine Martini's art was shown in many important exhibitions. These included famous shows like Sculpture by the Sea and the Blake Prize. Her work is kept in major art collections. Some places that own her art are Artbank Australia and the University of Sydney.

Besides making art, Nerine Martini also taught others. She taught fine arts at Nepean Art & Design Centre. She also lectured on sculpture and object design at the Australian Catholic University.

Awards and Special Mentions

Nerine Martini received several awards for her amazing art. These awards recognized her talent and unique artistic vision.

• 2014 Emerging Artist’s Award, Sculpture at Sawmillers
• 2008 Popular Choice Award, Helen Lempriere National Sculpture Award
• 2000 COFA Alumni Acquisitive Prize
• 2000 Honorable Mention, Sculpture by the Sea
• 1999 First Prize, Katoomba Art Street Prize, Blue Mountains City Council, NSW

Solo Art Shows

Nerine Martini had many solo exhibitions where her art was the main focus. These shows allowed people to see a large collection of her work at one time.

• 2018 Precarious, M Contemporary, Woollarah, Sydney
• 2016 Unravel, AirSpace Projects, Marrickville, Sydney
• 2012 Traces, Incinerator Art Space, Willoughby, Sydney
• 2006 Life Boat / Thuyen Cuu Roi, Museum of Ethnology, Hanoi, Vietnam
• 2002 Telling Stories, Wentworth Falls School of Art, Blue Mountains, NSW
• 1998 Linger, Kidogo Arthouse, Fremantle, Western Australia
• 1997 Swarm, mAudespAce, Sydney
• 1995 Dream of Black Dogs, aGOG, Canberra
• 1995 Recent Work, mAudespAce, Sydney
• 1992 Vision and Dreaming, Tamworth City Gallery, Tamworth NSW

Her Education

Nerine Martini studied art at several universities. She earned different degrees that helped her become a skilled artist.

• 2007 Master of Fine Art, Sculpture (Research), College of Fine Arts, UNSW
• 1997 Master of Art, Sculpture (Coursework), College of Fine Arts, UNSW
• 1988 Diploma of Fine Art, Sculpture, Claremont School of Art, Perth