ABOUT: themes of common human experience
My work explores the way in which humans sense and navigate the world.
Marina Mason
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From an isolated country childhood, to motherhood and children’s art teacher, I've had to be imaginative and resourceful—turning monumental ideas into physical forms, conserving materials, and accepting limitations. |
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From an isolated country childhood, to motherhood and children’s art teacher, I've been imaginitive and resourceful—turning monumental ideas into physical forms, conserving materials, and accepting limitations.
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I studied painting at Box Hill Tafe and Monash University (Masters), later exploring ceramics at SoCA. Over my career I have held many solo exhibitions and have been a mentor to many women artists, encourging them to believe in themselves, keep going, and trust in their instincts.
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I studied painting at Box Hill Tafe and Monash University (Masters), later exploring ceramics at SoCA. Over my career I have held many solo exhibitions and have been a mentor to many women artists, encourging them to believe in themselves, keep going, and trust in their instincts.
Creativity is a fundamental part of being human. It's for all of us.
Be hefty on the humility, but behind that have gigantic ambition for your work.
Make work that really means something to you.
Creativity is a fundamental part of being human. It's for all of us.
Be hefty on the humility, but behind that have gigantic ambition for your work.
Make work that really means something to you.
Be hefty on the humility, but behind that have gigantic ambition.
Don't think about making art—just get it done.
Creativity is a fundamental part of being human. It's for all of us.
Make work that really means something to you—trust in your instincts and value simplicity.
HIGHLIGHTS
14+
Solo Shows
18+
Group Shows
Rick Amor
Drawing
Prize2014
Survey
Show
SOCA2016
Clunes
Ceramic2017
Caves
Gallery
2018
Bayside
Local2021
Monash University
Master of
Visual ArtBox Hill
TafeDiploma of Visual Art
"Marina Mason never shies from joy or experimentation. Her practice is increasingly unapologetic, unafraid to explore or persevere."
"Marina Mason never shies from joy or experimentation. Her practice is increasingly unapologetic, unafraid to explore or persevere."
Charlotte Watson, Artist & Writer