About Camelia

Her History

Camelia was born in Romania and migrated to Australia with her family in the early 1980’s. She has been creative and enjoyed painting and drawing from an early age.

In 1990 Camelia started watercolour painting as well as pottery as recreational hobbies outside working. Camelia’s career and background is architectural, so the hobbies just fed her creative nature. Since 2000 Camelia has been concentrating mainly on her artistic career by getting involved with the Artist Society of Canberra and attending workshops and classes to improve her work. 2000-2004 Camelia has been involved with the organization of workshops and the coordination of two annualexhibitions for the Artist Society of Canberra. After the birth of her son in 2005, Camelia is still working on her artistic career as time permits and still exhibits locally at various art shows.

2011 July - Camelia had her first solo exhibition at a local café in Canberra. (Pellegrino’s) November - Camelia was invited by Peter Batey to exhibit with three other local members at the launch of a rare chamber music recital at the Old Gaul Gallery in Gundagai.

2014 June - Camelia had a joint exhibition with Isla Patterson a local artist at Sweet Copper September - Camelia had her second solo exhibition at Yarralumla Gallery.

 2015 March - Camelia and a group of eight artists held a joint exhibition at Sweet Copper. June - Camelia become a finalist in the Australian Artist Magazine for Challenge No. 60 July -  Three of her art works were accepted into the Camberwell in Melbourne.

2016 August – Camelia and the Ladies in Painting group held their 1st group exhibition at Yarralumla Gallery. Ladies in Painting: Sharon Buckland, Karen Hall, Michele O’Loughlin, Narelle Sheppard and Camelia. September – Camelia become a finalist in the Australian Magazine for Challenge No.65. Camelia received the best in show art prize at the annual exhibitions with the Art Society Of Canberra and Queanbeyan Art Society.

2017 August – First featured in the Australian Artist Magazine, August edition.

 Camelia is a member of the Artist Society of Canberra, Art In Miniature, Queanbeyan Art society, and Canberra Potter’s Society. She exhibits works with the groups mentioned at their annual shows.

Her work is produced in her home studio in Kambah Canberra.