Domenica Vavala is a Victorian artist who practices contemporary watercolour painting, drawing and hand cut and drawn animation.

Domenica’s practice explores themes of deep time through figuration, symbol and non-linear narratives. Referencing archeological mysteries, human ancestry, and constructed landscapes, she is always interested those “things that fall beyond the realm of explanation”.

Domenica holds a Diploma in Painting and Printmaking from NMIT and a Bachelor in Fine Art (BA, Distinction) RMIT University, Melbourne.

Domenica recently curated and participated in the group exhibition MODERN MYTH at Counihan Gallery with a group of eleven emerging and established artists.

Recent exhibitions include solo show TERRA-LUMINA at P{M}A and finalist selections in the Mary and Lou Senini Award (McClelland Sculpture gallery), EMERGING ARTIST AWARD (45 Downstairs) and the SHE Exhibition (Walker St Gallery). Her artworks are held privately in collections throughout Australia and also in Tokyo, London and New York.

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