Monika Andrew PORAY
Lives & works in Victoria AUSTRALIA
Monika's main art concept is 'Geodesia': exploring the geometric complexities that is found in nature and expressing them in an aesthetic language. Her work portrays mathematical patterns and geometric structures found in both plant life and human anatomy, with a particular focus on the Golden Ratio and Fibonacci Sequence.
Currently, Monika is exploring spiral formations—precise mathematical curves found throughout nature—as a metaphor for organic growth. These spiral works, offer an illuminating interpretation of how nature can be translated through visual art.
Alongside her Geodesia practice, Monika also engages in basket weaving, life drawing, and traditional media including charcoal, ink, pencil, and watercolour and oil painting—skills she has also shared through teaching. Her work has been exhibited in numerous solo and group exhibitions both in Australia and internationally, and she has also curated community-based exhibitions.
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Influences:
Environmental Art, Andy Goldsworthy, Chris Drury, Sacred Resonance, Leonardo Da Vinci
MEMBER:
CV
Education
2013 - Cert IV Small Business Management - NEIS
2012 - Postgraduate Diploma in Education - Monash University
2012 - Certificate IV in Training and Assessment - Chisholm Institute
2009-10 - Masters of Art; Art in Public Spaces - RMIT
2004-7 - Bachelor of Fine Arts; Drawing - VCA
Grants & Awards
2019 - "Upwey Archies Portrait Prize", 1st Prize
2007 - VCA Student Union Cultural Grant, $100
2004 - VCE Top Arts 03, Shortlist
Commissions
2016 - "Kora and Bansuri", Roderick McLeod VIC
2011 - "Feathers", Robin Bowen, Ringwood VIC
Student Shows
2022 - "Untitled", The Blacksmith, Belgrave VIC
2019 - "Art Reaction", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC
2018 - "Youth Art show", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC
- "Idea to Exhibition", BHCAC, Box Hill VIC
2017 - "Kids Art show", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC
- "Idea to Exhibition", BHCAC, Box Hill VIC
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Solo Exhibitions
2016 - "Geodesia Figures", Adelaide Fringe, SA
2013 - "Geodesia: Belgrave", End Of The Line Festival, Belgrave VIC
2010 - "Geodesia: Along the Merri Creek", Merri Creek,
East Brunswick VIC
2009 - "Circle of Plants", Trocadero Gallery, Footscray VIC
2008 - "Illuminated Presence", Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy VIC
2006 - "So In Gaunt Of Configuration", Experimental Art Space,
Parkville VIC
Group Exhibitions
2025 - "Assembly", Jacky Winter Gallery, Collingwood VIC
- ""Art Fair", YAVA Gallery, Healesville VIC
2024 - "Art Fair", YAVA Gallery, Healesville VIC
- "Yarra Valley Open Studios", YAVA, Healesville VIC
- "Respond", YAVA, Healesville VIC
- "Star Stories", Visitor Information Centre, Port Adelaide VIC
- "Body of Empowerment", Waterwheel Gallery, Warburton VIC
2023 - "Creative Connections", Waterwheel Gallery, Warburton VIC
2022 - "The Tutors", Box Hill Community Arts Centre VIC
2019 - "Upwey Archies Potrait Prize", Upwey VIC
- "John Dudley Portrat Prize", EAS, Emerald VIC
- "Frost", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC*
- "Creative Vessels", Forestedge Stone Gallery, Kallista VIC*
- "Virtues", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC*
2018 - "Creative Vessels", BHCAC, Box Hill VIC*
2017 - "The Naked Truth", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC*
- "Virtues", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC*
- "Sense of Place", Belgrave Creative Space, Belgrave VIC**
2016 - "Winter Garden", BHCAC, Box Hill VIC
2015 - "Life Imitating Art", End Of The Line Festival, Belgrave VIC*
- "The National Brooch Show", Toorak & Fitzroy VIC
2014 - "Harbour Art", Burnley Harbour, Richmond VIC
- "Life Drawing Student Exhibition", Sooki Lounge, Belgrave VIC*
- "Splash Art", Kew Primary School, Kew VIC
2013 - "Phi’Bre: Dreaming Awake", BSG, Fitzroy VIC**
- "Vessels", BSG, Fitzroy, VIC
- "Virmana", Adelaide Fringe Festival, Adelaide SA*
2012 - "End of the Line Festival", Belgrave VIC
2010 - "Weave", RMIT Public Art Turkey Tour, Silé Turkey
- "Totem Show", Medium Art Space, Brunswick VIC*
2009 - "Intersection", Flemington Community Centre, Flemington VIC
- "Shadows and Plants", The Poject Space, Collingwood VIC**
2008 - "Dreaming Awake", Old Fire Station Cafe, Preston VIC*
- "B+W show: Shades of Grey", Pigment Gallery, Melbourne VIC
- "Small Works", Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy VIC
- "Angel Circus", Synergy Gallery, Northcote VIC*
- "Launch", Brunswick Arts Gallery, Brunswick VIC
2007 - "VCA Grad Show", Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Southbank VIC
- "Angel Circus", Noise Bar, Brunswick VIC*
- "Pigs Might Fly and Other Speculations", VCA Student Gallery,
Southbank VIC
- "Proud 07", Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Southbank VIC
2006 - "Drawing Department Exhibition", VCA Student Gallery,
Southbank VIC
- "Proud 06", Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Southbank VIC
2005 - "Proud 05", Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Southbank VIC
- "Environmental Arts Exhibition", VCA Student Gallery,
Southbank VIC*
- "Drawing Department Exhibition", VCA Student Gallery,
Southbank VIC
2004 - "Drawing Department Exhibition", VCA Student Gallery,
Southbank VIC
- "Proud 04", Margaret Lawrence Gallery, Southbank VIC
- "VCE Art Fair 2003", 4Cats Gallery, Abbotsford VIC
* co curator and exhibitor, ** collaboration