Zoja Trofimiuk facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Zoja Trofimiuk
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Zoja Trofimiuk in her studio in Melbourne in June 1998
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| Born | 1952 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Education | Václav Hollar Art School, Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts, RMIT University |
| Style | cast glass |
Zoja Trofimiuk (born in 1952) is an artist from Australia. She creates amazing sculptures and prints. Zoja was born in Prague, which was part of Czechoslovakia at the time. She is especially known for making art from cast glass. Her art studio is located in Melbourne, Australia.
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Learning to Be an Artist
Zoja Trofimiuk started her art journey in Prague, Czech Republic. From 1969 to 1972, she studied at the Václav Hollar Art School.
Art School in Poland
In 1972, Zoja moved to Kraków, Poland. There, she joined the Jan Matejko Academy of Fine Arts. She worked hard and graduated in 1977. She earned a special diploma in Fine Art.
Advanced Studies in Australia
Later, Zoja moved to Melbourne, Australia. She continued her studies at RMIT University. In 1991, she earned a Master of Fine Arts degree. This means she became an expert in her art field.
Art Shows and Exhibitions
Zoja Trofimiuk's art has been shown in many places. She has had exhibitions in galleries and special art events. Here are some of her shows:
- 1991 - TORSO, Hugo Gallery, Canberra
- 1996 - WORKS on PAPER, George Gallery, Melbourne
- 1999 - MILLENNIUM COLLECTION, Adam Galleries, Melbourne
- 2001 - OCEAN GALLERY opened from Australian Shores
- 2005 - SCULPTURE and GRAVERRE, Adam Galleries, Melbourne
- 2006 - IX International Glass Symposium, Novy Bor, Czech Republic
- 2006 - Ranamok Glass Award, a traveling exhibition across Australia
- 2006 - Works on Paper 2, Nova sin gallery, Prague, Czech Republic
- 2007 - Czech and Slovak Glass in Exile, Regional Moravian Gallery, Brno, Czech Republic
Awards and Recognitions
Zoja Trofimiuk has won many awards for her amazing artwork. These awards show how talented and respected she is in the art world.
- 1981, 1990 - She received an Honorary Award at Dante's Biennale in Ravenna, Italy.
- 1999 - She was one of only six artists chosen for the annual Print Commission by the Print Council of Australia.
- 2006 - She was a finalist for the Ranamok Glass Prize.
- 2018 - She was a finalist in the Mildura Print Triennial.
- 2020 - She won the VAS SCULPTURE AWARD CONTEMPORARY EXHIBITION.
- 2021 - She was a finalist for the Australian Monoprint Biennial Prize.
- 2022 - She won second prize at the VAS SCULPTURE AWARD, SUMMER EXHIBITION.
- 2023 - She was the winner of the VAS SCULPTURE AWARD, AUTUMN EXHIBITION.
- 2024 - She won third prize at the VAS SCULPTURE AWARD, AUTUMN EXHIBITION.
- 2024 - She was the winner of the VAS Sculpture Award for her work Visible Absence.
- 2024 - Her work Muse received a Highly Commented award at the VAS Sculpture Award.
About Her Family
Zoja Trofimiuk has a son named Zbych Trofimiuk. He is also well-known as an actor in Australia.
More About Zoja's Art
You can find more information about Zoja Trofimiuk's art online.
- SELECTED WORKS OF ART
- https://vasgallery.org.au/Zoja-Trofimiuk~17155
- https://webartinworldii.blogspot.com/2015/03/tou.html
See also
In Spanish: Zoja Trofimiuk para niños
