Artist CV
My Experience
Established Enza Benincasa Art Gallery & Studio 2020
St Kilda Shop 2/75a Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Melbourne, Victoria (entry via Jackson Street).
Artist Studio – 2008 – 2016
City of Port Phillip Shakespeare Grove Artist’s Studios. St Kilda
Wilson Street Studios Wilson Street, South Yarra
Artist Gallery Representation
Jackman Gallery 2013 – Current – St Kilda. Vic
Edges Gallery 2009 – 2013 – Elsternwick. Vic
Manyung Gallery 2012 – Mt Eliza, Vic
Eduction
RMIT 2007 – New York Study Tour
Graduate Diploma in Education – 2005 – The University of Melbourne
Bachelor of Arts – Fine Art – With Distinction (Painting) 2002 – 2004 – RMIT University Melbourne
Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy 2000 – Cairnmillar Institute
Diploma of Arts – Major in Interior Design 1981 – 1983 – RMIT
T.O.P Art & Design 1980 – Footscray Technical College
Awards & Scholarships
MLC Acquisitive Art Exhibition 2007 – Melbourne Short Listed for Art Prize
Body & Soul Images of Women Photographic Competition 2006 -Eating Disorder Network of Queensland. Highly Commended Certificate Award for image “Great Escape”
RMIT University School Of Art And Culture 2007 – Winner. Outstanding Artistic Achievement Award. Awarded Prize of $200.00 – Sponsored by Professional Photography Services.
Siemens RMIT Fine Arts Scholarship 2004 – RMIT Gallery, Melbourne. Finalist.
RMIT University Chapter – Golden Key International Honour Society Scholarship Award. Winner. 2004 – Placed as one of five top students for academic excellence, participation and leadership in activities and involvement in extracurricular activities. Prize of $600.00.
RMIT University Chapter – Golden Key International Honour Society Award. 2004 – For academic achievement, being top 15 percent of undergraduate students at RMIT University.
Teaching Experience
Volunteering – 2014 Jewish Care- Smorgon NURSING HOME St Kilda. Facilitator of ARTS AND CRAFT to High Care dementia patients.
Teaching – 2006 – 2010 Holmesglen Tafe Short Courses in Art 2006-2010
Event Organisation
Organiser and Initiator of Seven Contemporary Artists 2009 – 2011 – ‘Art Melbourne’, Carlton Exhibition Building, Melbourne.
Presentations
Double Dialogues “Hidden Stories” Conference. 2009 – Victorian College of the Arts and Music, University of Melbourne and the Faculty of the Arts and Education, Deakin University. Presentation of Paper and Video of “Al As Cyborg” and Barb And Jodie With Heart”.
Previous Exhibitions
2022 “Art Hunter Fundraiser Art Auction” – 13/09/22 Alex Theatre 135 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda
2019 Vernissage Gallery, Prahran, Victoria.
2016 Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios: Selected Works 2016 The Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall. Melbourne
2016 George Haidar Gallery Exhibition. Group Show. Highpoint Shopping Centre. Maribyrnong.
2015 Shakespeare Grove Artist Studios: A Recent Survey The Gallery, St Kilda Town Hall. Melbourne
2014 “Brightspace” St kilda. Shakespeare Grove Studios
2014 “Jackman Gallery” St Kilda. Landscape Group Display
2014 “National Gallery Of Victoria” Melbourne Now. Open Studios St Kilda
2013 “Enza Benincasa Solo Exhibition” Edges Gallery, Elsternwick, Melbourne
2012 Le Scratch. “Enza and Al as Cyborg” Assemblage Performance. Laundry Bar, Fitzroy. Melb
2012 Le Scratch. “Enza and Al as Cyborg” Assemblage Performance. Workers Club, Fitzroy. Melb
2012 “Inside, Outside, Four Bags Full” Manyung Gallery Mount Eliza.
2011 “Art Melbourne 2011” Seven Contemporary Artists, Carlton Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne
2011 “Wonderscape” Area Contemporary Art Space Inc. Fitzroy, Melbourne
2011 “Madonna in the City” Displayed at: St Mary’s Star of the Sea Church, Melbourne
2010 “Art Melbourne 2012” Seven Contemporary Artists, Carlton Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne
2009 “Imaginary Journeys” Trevisan International Art. Imbarcadero Rooms, Estense Castle – Ferrara – Italy
2009 “Art Melbourne 2009” Seven Contemporary Artists, Carlton Exhibition Buildings, Melbourne
2009 “Linden Post Card Show 2007” Linden Gallery
2008 “7 Contemporary Artists” 45 Downstairs Gallery, Flinders lane, Melbourne.
2007 “7 Contemporary Artists” 45 Downstairs Gallery, Flinders lane, Melbourne.
2007 “MLC Acquisitive Art Exhibition” Melbourne.
2007 “Linden Post Card Show 2007” Linden Gallery
2006 “Body & Soul Image of Women 2006” Photographic Competition. Eating Disorders Network of Q.L.D. (Awarded Highly Commended Certificate Award)
2006 “The Studio Open Day Art Exhibition” “The Studio” 18 Wilson St, Sth Yarra.
2006 “Linden Post Card Show 2006” – Linden Gallery
2005 “Open Collective 1” – Vanguard Gallery, Melb
2005 “Linden Post Card Show 2005” – Linden Gallery
2004 “New Collectable’s” Art Auction – First Sight RMIT Union Gallery
2004 “RMIT University Bachelor of Arts, Fine Art Painting Graduate Show” RMIT School of Art and Culture, City Campus
2004 “Siemens RMIT Fine Arts Scholarship” (Finalist) RMIT Gallery Melb
2004 “Siemens Headquarters Bayswater Melbourne” Work exhibited
2004 “Art Auction” “The Lounge” Melb (3rd year Painting Graduate show fundraiser)
2004 “Nu Arte” Episode 4 Eckersely’s Gallery Melb.
2004 “Two Thirds” Exhibitions – RMIT Faculty Gallery
2004 “Linden Postcard Show” – Linden Gallery
2003 “New Collectable’s” Art Auction – First Sight RMIT Union Gallery
2003 “Salon 03” A Collective Collection – RMIT Student Unions Women’s Room
2003 “Zevolution X” Art of Difference Festival – Gasworks Art Park (performance based)
2003 “Nu Arte” Episode 3 Eckersley’s Gallery Melbourne.
2003 ”Blood & Guts” Peace March Rally (State Library to Parliament House Melb) Performance based.
2003 ”Blood & Guts” Peace March Rally (State Library to Treasury Building Melb) Performance based.
2000 “Enza Benincasa Collection” Vitality Chiropractic. Middle Park, Melb. (Solo Exhibition.)
1999 “Brilliant Captions of Love” Art Exhibition & Concert. St Marks Hall, Nth Fitzroy. Melb
1998 “Out Back” Ezi-Tone, New Age Fitness Centre/Art Gallery. Nth Fitzroy. Melb. (Solo Exhibition.)
Singing Performances
2006 – Current – Performing with band “Tessa”.
2003 “Brilliant Captains of Love” – (Funk, soul and gospel choir and band) Soloist singer / performer and choir member. Performing professionally throughout Victoria and New South Wales at all major venues and festivals, some include:
Sydney Basement Performance
Queenscliff Festival
Procession of trams on parade at Moomba
Jackie Gordon’s Fried Chicken Theory
Melbourne Good & Wine Festival
CD Launch and recording “Brilliant Captains of Love”
Lead singer on “How I Got Over”
PBS Radio Station
Melbourne Fringe Festival
Melbourne Festival
St Kilda Festival
Black Box at The Victorian Art Centre
Esplanade Hotel