About
Jacqueline Benney
Artist
Artist Statement
To be creative is to truthfully respond to one's world, both real and imagined.
I believe that I can say more and indefinitely less with images. For me, marks on paper offer a multitude of possibilities for meaning. Meaning is never linear, it shoots forth in many directions and is the deeply personal experience of the viewer.
Over the years, I have worked independently and collaboratively, with a passion for people and humanity. You're invited to explore my artistic portfolio — I work across various disciplines and forms.
CV
Education
2011
Master of Arts (Drawing)
College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales Drawing
1990–1994
Bachelor of Arts in Education
College of Fine Arts, University of New South Wales Painting Major
Areas of Specialisation
Drawing · Wet Photography and Digital Media · Painting · Printmaking
Awards
2007
Fisher's Ghost Emerging Artist Award
2007
Going Public New South Wales Regional Artist Award
2001
Fisher's Ghost Local Artist Prize
Exhibition Record
2017
Crossing Depths, To Where Sky is Just Sky
Waverley Street Gallery, Bondi Junction, NSW
Collaboration with Lorne Johnson
2016
Drawing 2016
Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria
Group show
2016
Way Out Where The Children Play
Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria
Solo show
2014
Fishers Ghost Art Awards
Campbelltown Regional Gallery, NSW
Open Finalist, Collaboration with Keith Chidzey
2013
I Want My Mum To Come
McGlade National Gallery, ACU Strathfield, NSW
Collaboration with Keith Chidzey
2008
A Tale Untold
Red Gallery, Fitzroy, Victoria
Solo show
2007
Fisher's Ghost Awards
Campbelltown Regional Gallery, NSW
2007
Going Public Art Awards
2007
1200K West Fowler's Gap Exhibition
College of Fine Arts Space Gallery, Sydney, NSW
2006
Teacher's Federation Art Prize
Sydney, NSW
2001
Fisher's Ghost Awards
Campbelltown Regional Gallery, NSW
Teaching Experience
Over 31 years of experience in secondary education in Visual Arts (Years 7 to 12), combined with extensive work supporting students with special needs.
This depth of teaching experience informs a patient, tailored approach to art education — whether working with children, secondary students, adults, or individuals with diverse learning requirements.