I am a practicing artist, Gallery Officer, and art instructor based in the Riverina, NSW. I have a Bachelor of Arts (Visual) from the Australian National University, School of Art and a Bachelor of Arts (Visual & Performing) (Honours) from Charles Sturt University. Since graduating, I have exhibited regularly in solo and group shows in the Riverina, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney.

I currently work at Charles Sturt University with the CSU Art Collection and at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, as the Gallery Officer, Exhibitions and Programs. In this role I work closely with local artists, groups and educational and community based organisations to present professional and engaging exhibitions to the wider Riverina community. I have participated in Artist Residencies at TAFE Riverina Institute, Bimbi Preschool, Tolland Public School and Kildare Catholic College. In each of these residencies I worked closely with staff and students to expose the school community to a wide range of printmaking techniques and to develop a greater understanding of professional arts practices. I am passionate about developing art-making skills in education, placing a strong focus on artist appreciation and fostering creativity and individuality within the classroom.

In my art practice, I document the ephemeral nature of growth and decay and the vital role of regeneration in our environment. From livestock skeletons and nests, to seedpods and fungi, my work is a continuing exploration into these organic objects, often forgotten, overlooked and decaying. My practice moves beyond traditional printmaking, and incorporates a broad range of drawing and printmaking techniques, oil painting and small sculpture. This allows the freedom and ability to create unique imagery that explores and reflects the vast possibilities our natural environment has to offer.

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Creative Riverina

Elaine Camlin Visual Artist