Biography

For me, this is the hard part; while I can recall faces, images, my art and experiences’, trying to catalogue my journey is rather tricky.

Instead of writing an epic of where I have shown or sold my work, I choose to keep it to a brief account.

The Present

'FAILURE PROJECT'
"Art that expresses the repressed aspects of humanity"
Catalogue/book, featuring artwork with essays. PUBLISHED AND AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE.
EXHIBITION DETAILS ALSO AVAILABLE AT www.searchingforoscar.com.
Exhibition Melbourne. March 2008.

RESIDENT ARTIST AT IFOR ARTSPACE at ashcrofts, Govetts Leap Road, BLACKHEATH

The Prep

• Wollongong TAFE – Fine Arts Diploma
• University of Wollongong: Bachelor of Creative Arts majoring in Painting, Poetry + Short stories

The Past

• University of Wollongong NSW
• Wollongong Town Hall NSW
• Stanwell Park Art Gallery NSW
• Wollongong City Gallery, NSW
• Articles Fine Art Gallery, Stanwell Park
• Woman On Wednesdays Artists, Brass Monkey, Cronulla
• Residency (3 months), The Surfeit Cafe, Cronulla.NSW
• Arts Agricultural and Horticultural Society NSW; First Prize: Pastel Drawing
• Numerous exhibitions/competitions Sutherland Shire + Illawarra Region NSW
• Annual Open Art Exhibition Sutherland Shire Art Society Inc
• Open Spring Exhibition Blackheath Art Society

Pending

Blackheath Art Society Members only Exhibition
21st March to 24th March 2008

Some comments

An admirer of Wanda’s work is established Australian Artist Margarette Looney, pieces from Wanda’s collection were used as exceptional examples when Looney would teach, as well as developing her own panache with watercolour. “I am truly proud and refreshed to have worked with Wanda, her freedom of talent exceeds all expectations.  She is an inspiration to me, and indeed my past and present students.” Says Margarette.

"I am delighted to see Wanda Stafford's work receiving the recognition it so rightly deserves. I have admired her work for many years, particularly the vibrant water colours reflecting the energy and beauty observed in both rural and beach side Australia. I have a number of her works displayed in my home in Scotland, which receive a great deal of positive comment by all visitors to my home. I wish her continued success and look forward to her solo exhibition later this year."
Inga Heyman

"I also have a beautiful painting by Wanda that holds pride of place in my home in Cronulla. I have seen many of Wanda's works and every one of them is a delight. Wanda is an artist of immense talent."
David De Vere

"Wanda's art lifts the soul with all its vibrancy. She is truly gifted. I am so pleased to hear that she is devoting more of her time and energy into the work that she loves so in turn many more people can enjoy it.

That solo exhibition will really be something to see! She so deserves wonderful recognition for her art and success is certain. What a woman!!"
Nicky Famularo

Click here to see an article on Wanda Stafford in the St George & Sutherland Shire Leader