CV
Benjamin Kovacsy
Lives and works in Perth, Western Australia
Education
2004
B.A. Fine Art, Curtin University of Technology, Bentley, W.A.
Selected Group Exhibitions
2013
PICA Salon, Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Northbridge, W.A.
2012
Xmas Art Mix, Galerie Düsseldorf, Mosman Park, W.A
City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award, Great Space, Joondalup, W.A.
Here & Now 2012, Lawrence Wilson Art Gallery, University of Western Australia, W.A.
Selected Works from City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award 2011, The Gallery, Ellenbrook, W.A.
2011
Wilderness Years, OK Gallery, Northbridge, W.A.
City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award, Great Space, Joondalup, W.A.
Selected Works from City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award 2011, The Gallery, Ellenbrook, W.A.
Footlocker Art Prize, Surrey Hills, N.S.W.
2010
City of Joondalup Invitation Art Award, Great Space, Joondalup, W.A.
Garden//Art//Action, Stirling Gardens, Perth, W.A.
Wanneroo Art Awards, Wanneroo Council Building, Wanneroo, W.A.
City of Melville Sculpture Walk, Deep Water Point, Mt Pleasant, W.A.
2009
Staff Room, Moores Building, Fremantle, W.A.
Midland Art Exhibition, Midland, W.A.
South Perth Emerging Artist Award, South Perth, W.A.
In The Orchards, Biodynamic Festival, Highvale Orchards, Pickering Brook, W.A.
2006
Bunbury Survey, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, Bunbury W.A.
2005
One Foot In the Door, The Zero Quattro, Breadbox gallery, Perth. W.A.
4×5 Exchange: “Where We’re From The Birds Sing A Pretty Song”, Rocket Art Gallery, Newcastle, N.S.W.
Alter Ego, Awesome Arts Festival 2005, Breadbox Gallery, Perth, W.A.
Supermart, Breadbox Gallery, Perth W.A.
Post Art, Bunbury Regional Art Galleries, Bunbury W.A.
2004
Supermart, Breadbox Gallery, Perth W.A.
Curtin Degree Show, Curtin University of Technology Perth, W.A.
Awards & Residencies
Artist In Residence 2012: Perth Institute of Contemporary Art, Northbridge, W.A.
Sculpture prize: 2011 City of Stirling art award & exhibition
Award for excellence: 2010 City of Joondalup invitation art awards
Sculpture prize: 2010 City of Wanneroo art awards
Emerging artist acquisitive award: 2009 City of South Perth emerging artist awards
Judges commendation: Bunbury survey, 2006