Naomi Charles
Biography
Studying for the Diploma in Fashion Design at the Whitehouse Institute of Design, I truly connected with a few of the subjects – colour theory, art history, fashion illustration and textile design. These subjects brought out the artist within me. In my final year I represented NSW as a finalist in the Witchery Design Award.
After studying, I travelled the world. I visited galleries and loved experiencing the amazing exhibitions and great works of art that have been produced over time. Reading artists’ biographies continues to inspire me, discovering their unique paths and passion for their works. I returned to Sydney inspired and began drawing and painting ever since.
Solo Exhibition
2024 Colour Bliss, Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney
2018 Colour Whisper, Thienny Lee Gallery, Sydney.
Group Exhibition
2024 New Gems & International Women Day, Tap Gallery, Sydney
2020 Summer Vibes, The Space Gallery, Sydney
2020 Belle ArtStart, Art Gallery of NSW, Sydney
2020 Paint Queen Street, Woollahra, Sydney
2019 Aries Fire, Tap Gallery, Sydney
2017 Eclectic, Artshine Gallery, Sydney.
2016 Group Show, Tap Gallery, Sydney.
2007 Current Ongoing Show, in Boutiques, Sydney.
1998 Sydney Airport Art Award Finalist Show, Sydney Airport, Sydney.
Art Award
1998 Finalist (Representing NSW), Witchery Design Award
1998 Finalist, Painting, Sydney Airport Art Award
Education
2016 Drawing your Visual Language, Oil Painting from Life – Short Courses. National Art School, Sydney.
1998 Diploma Fashion Design, Whitehouse Institute of Design, Sydney.
(Witchery Design Award, NSW Finalist)
1991 Life Drawing, Calligraphy – Short Courses. Waverley Woollahra Art School, Sydney.
Collection
Private Collections in Australia and Singapore