Belinda Nadwie
Prizes
Winner
Art Lovers Australia People's Choice Award 2018
Exhibitions
Gold Coast Art Centre – Gold Coast 1990 Gold Coast Art Centre – Group Exhibition - Gold Coast 1992 Art Connection Gallery – Group Exhibition - Oxenford QLD
2005 Art Moment Gallery – Group Exhibition - Bondi
2006Eden Gardens - Solo Exhibition - Ryde
2007Swanes Nursery - Group Exhibition - Dural
2007Arcadian Artists Trail - Group Show - Arcadia 2015
2018 M2 Gallery Surry Hills – Group Show
Education
Year 1 Bachelor of Fine Art - Curtain University WA 2007
Belinda Nadwie
Belinda Nadwie creates abstracted landscapes that traverse emotional, psychological and spiritual experience. Working with oil paint, charcoal, spray paint and oil crayons, she captures a spectrum of moods – from quiet, melancholy moments of indigo and teal to rapturous swathes of Persian pink and saffron. The viewer can choose where they sit in this vast spectrum of emotion; whether they gravitate towards the darkness or the light.
The artist paints intuitively without preconception, each work reading like a painterly stream of consciousness that allows the viewer fleeting glimpses into her inner world. Her paintings are reflections of where she is at any one time, with the day, the mood and the inspiration spontaneously coming together in a colourful union. ‘Colour and balance are my passion’ says Nadwie, ‘My expressions are all feeling–based.’ Although the works are non-representational, there are moments in which physical landscapes flicker across the canvas, reminding us of the enduring force of nature.
There is a maternal, nurturing modality to the works as Nadwie draws from her experiences of motherhood. Pastels and whites represent innocence, joy and love while also channelling a sense of spirituality, the prominent use of light like transcendental beacons from another world. For Nadwie, her paintings express the subjectivity of positivity, symbolising the power of the mind in choosing a positive outlook despite challenging circumstances. Energetic, abstracted applications of paint infuse the work with an enduring optimism, as the artist reflects ‘it’s about being at peace with oneself, being present in the moment and embracing light and positivity.’
By presenting the purity of self–expression, Nadwie’s paintings ultimately offer a raw and natural respite from our fast–paced technological lives.
Belinda Nadwie: Sharing Joy & Abundance with Art
Written by Sunnefa Hamar Penning
“Acknowledging the good that you already have in your life is the foundation for all abundance.”
– Eckhart Tolle
Those are the words by which Belinda Nadwie, a widely celebrated Sydney based abstract landscape painter, wife and mother of three, chooses to live by. They give a warm sense of the beautiful person behind the art.
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Bouquet One | Oil on stretched canvas | 180 x 110cm
Learning about Belinda Nadwie’s story was moving and inspiring. She has been drawn to the arts as long as she can remember.The early signs of Belinda’s talents were obvious when at the age of five this business savvy and passionate young girl took it upon herself to produce and share her art with the public.
“My parents had a weekend paddle boat business at Sorrento Beach on the Mornington Peninsula. We were there all day so I would take my paint set and paint mini landscapes onto shells and then with a full basket I’d walk up and down the beach selling them for 2 cents”.
Belinda Nadwie at work
Growing up Belinda continued to hone her craft and share her art and gifting paintings to friends. She started experimenting with abstract expressionism and was quite successful, selling her work through word of mouth and on eBay.
She was forced to take a break to fulfill the dream of creating a family with her husband, Michael.“Kids didn’t come easily and I ended up giving up painting due to the chemicals and toxins in paint and in turpentine. After many years of IVF and thanks to this incredible science – three beautiful kids later, I had to consider working again”.This was when Michael asked: “If money was no issue and you could wake up every day and do this one thing, what would it be?” Belinda answered without hesitation that her passion was to paint.“It’s now or never, just go for it” were the words of encouragement from Michael as they launched into the unknown.
Truly and Madly | Oil on stretched canvas | 180 x 100cm
Nadwie’s family would be a huge source of encouragement to her, in realizing her potential as an artist. Nadwie draws on her experiences of motherhood in the way she expresses feeling through her paintings.
“My inspiration also comes from a greater good, an appreciation of my life and family and where I am at this moment.”
Equipped with her artistic tools of expression and philosophy to live a mindful existence and express gratitude, her artwork is a labour of love. “Art is truly a reflection of the spirit and I find it such a gift to be able to express that and it make other people so happy. I love that people can come home and my paintings can help forget the stresses of the day and remind people to take those moments to be thankful and be present”.The optimistic nature of her character matched with her style of intuitive abstract expressionism create paintings that strike a chord and connect with people.
You Brighten My Life | Oil on stretched canvas | 101 x 101cm
Intuitive – Positive – Thankful –are three simple words that hold so much weight when used to sum up Belinda Nadwie’s approach to art. Belinda describes her creative process as organic and fluid. Ideas spring to her mind, sometimes in the middle of the night, and she feels an overwhelming urgency to “get them out” onto her canvas. When she gives way to her intuition and allows herself to let go and be totally free, she produces her best paintings.
Belinda with Jesse & Mel from The Block | Belinda’s artworks appeared on The Block 2019
“Deeply Connected was one of those paintings that was not planned, I just “let go” and “let it happen.Once it was finished, I felt that this painting was something special”. Another special piece that sits close to Belinda’s heart is“Ti Amo”. A young couple, soon to be wed, were invited to select one painting as a gift from the groom’s mother. After viewing multiple paintings, the couple was drawn to “Ti Amo”. “When I told them that it meant “I love you” in Italian it all seemed very coincidental and meant to be. I love it when this happens and each one (painting) has a story or connection.”
Belinda Nadwie spreads joy through her art with the use of colour and emotive abstract techniques.She has affected many people’s lives with her unique talents. Looking into the future she dreams of sharing her collection with a wider audience. “Professionally I would like to exhibit my artwork globally and continue to paint and bring happiness into people’s homes”.There is no doubt that Belinda will realise her dream, especially with such an encouraging team behind her. As Michael previously said: “It’s now or never, just go for it”.