Genetic Gamble

Vlase Nikoleski

I was born in Ohrid, North Macedonia,
Emigrated as a young man to Australia,
Enrolled in School of Art, Hobart (1970),
Graduated from VCA VIC (1975),
Completed research MFA UNSW (1987),
Enrolled in research PhD Deacon VIC (1998). I am currently living and working near Lake Macquarie NSW in Awabakal country.

My five decades of art practice has been preoccupied with the environmental affects of human activities using both conventional and non conventional materials.

The work is optimistic in spite of current dire predictions.

Collections

NGA ACT,

NGV VIC,

Museum of Modern Art + National Gallery in Skopje + Museum of Art in Prilep in North Macedonia,

Henry Moore Sculpture Park UK,

Mildura Arts Centre VIC,

Newcastle Region Art Gallery NSW,

Heidi Museum of Modern Art VIC.

Exhibitions

Sculpture by the Sea Bondi 2010 + 2022 ,

VCA VIC, Newcastle Region Art Gallery NSW,

Maitland Art Gallery NSW,

University of Newcastle NSW,

National Gallery of Skopje North Macedonia,

University of Western Sydney NSW,

Mildura Arts Centre VIC, Art Gallery of NSW and many commercial galleries.

Fellowship, Awards and Commissions

First sculptor recipient of Keith and Elizabeth Travelling Fellowship at VCA VIC 1976 + 3 major awards + 26 commissions.