Martha Fernandez b.

Also known as Martha Volonté
  • Artist ,
  • Artist (Ceramist),
  • Artist (Mixed Media Artist),
  • Maker (Jewellery Designer),
  • Artist (Painter)
Martha Fernandez (née Volonté) was born in Montevideo, Uruguay, South America. Her oeuvre includes mosaics, ceramic artworks, paintings and mixed media works. Fernandez has assisted in the management of art programs in Western Sydney. She teaches courses on general craft, silk painting and pottery.
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exhibited at
Re-use Art Exhibition
Date
September 2009
Place
Wetherill Park Library, Wetherill Park, NSW
Description

Fernandez had recycled picture frames and paintings in this exhibition.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Re-use Art Exhibition
Date
2008
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description

Fairfield Showground, Sydney, NSW and Fairfield City Council Gallery, Sydney, NSW Displayed Callico bags and recycled frames and paintings in two venues.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Creative Painting
Date
2008
Place
Uruguayan Club, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Artworks from South West Sydney Carers
Date
2004
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description

Campbelltown Hospital, Liverpool Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, NSW

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Hidden Talents Arts for Health Program
Date
2003
Place
Fairfield Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Encounter
Date
2001
Place
Fairfield Hospital, Sydney, NSW
Description

An exhibition of Latin Hispano artists. Fernandez had ceramic work in this exhibition.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Caring
Date
May 2000
Place
Sydney, NSW
Description

Liverpool Hospital, Campbelltown Hospital, Bankstown Hospital, Sydney, NSW Artworks by carers from hospitals in South West Sydney ceramic painting, mosaics. In collaboration with Miller Art and FACT group.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
View from the Hill Community Art exhibition & 50+ group
Date
1999
Place
Sydney Museum, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Good Tiding
Date
1998
Place
Liverpool Regional Museum, Sydney, NSW
Description

This community art exhibition was designed to celebrate and document the experiences of older refugees and migrants form the Cook Island region.

Type
Exhibition
Website
http://www.liverpool.nsw.gov.au/liverpoolregionalmuseum.htm
exhibited at
Cultural Menu
Date
1997
Place
Bankstown Hospital Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Hasta la Vista Latin American exhibition
Date
1997
Place
Liverpool Hospital gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

Fernandez included her own ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Multicultural Artists
Date
1994
Place
Fairfield Showground, Sydney, NSW
Description

She included her own ceramic works.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Latin American Artists Exhibition
Date
1986
Place
Argyle Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

Fernandez included ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
War Veterans Festival
Date
1984
Place
Collaroy Plato Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

Fernandez included her pre-columbian style ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Filipino Assimilation Exhibition
Date
1984
Place
School of Art, Fairfield, Sydney, NSW
Description

A few non-Filipino artists were invited to participate. Fernandez included ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1982 - 1984
Place
Hunters Hill Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
Description

Displayed her own collection of ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1977
Place
El Subte, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description

Displayed her ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1977
Place
El Prado, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description

Festival- Likened to Australian Easter Show. Displayed her ceramics.

Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1976
Place
La casa del Ceramista, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description
Type
Exhibition
exhibited at
Date
1973 - 1976
Place
YMCA, Montevideo, Uruguay
Description

Fernandez showcased various fabric paintings, ceramics and furniture over the three years.

Type
Exhibition

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