Eva Heiky Olga Abbinga is a cross disciplinary visual artist motivated by an interest in the complexities of place, identity and sustainability. Through installation, sculpture, painting and photography Abbinga explores issues of social, environmental and economic concern and aims to create a dialogue with the viewer that questions existing notions of the urban ideal. Her practice is informed by her Dutch and Ukrainian heritage as well as her experience in urban planning and design. She embraces collaborative partnerships with other artists, community groups and craftspeople.
Abbinga is currently based in regional Victoria.
EXHIBITIONS
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2014 (Performance) Re-staging of the Well, West Space Gallery and Parliament House, Melbourne
2014 The Well, Conduit Art Initiative, Melbourne
2013 (Performance) The Well, Federation Square, Melbourne
2012 RMIT Expanded Studio Practice Graduation Show, RMIT University, Melbourne
2011 Babynya First Site Gallery, Melbourne
2009 Memories of Malaysia, Penang International Arts Festival, Dewan Sri Penang, Georgetown, Malaysia
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2013 Bah Humbug, D11, Melbourne
2013 Hot Mess, D11, Melbourne
2013 Collective Wanderings, First Site Gallery, Melbourne
2012 8X8, Every Sunday Gallery, Melbourne
2012 RMIT Grad Show, Swanston Street, Melbourne
2011 Agendo, Abbotsford Convent Gallery
2009 100 Excellent Artists, Penang International Arts Festival, Penang Town Hall, Georgetown, Malaysia
EDUCATION , EMPLOYMENT AND INTERNSHIP
2009-2013 Bachelor of Fine Arts (ESP) with High Distinction, RMIT University
2012 Internship, Gertrude Contemporary
2004-2008 Senior Strategic Planner, Urban Enterprise Pty Ltd
2002-2005 Urban and Environmental Planner, Foresite Pty Ltd
2005 Tutor Melbourne University (Advanced Transport Planning and Shaping the Metropolis)
2003 Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning, University of Melbourne
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