BIO 2012
Since graduating from the National Arts School of Australia (2001), Nick has been instrumental in initiating, coordinating, touring and exhibiting in major community campaigns and solo exhibition within Sydney and New South Wales.
These campaigns/exhibitions include:
- The annual International Day Against Homophobia Exhibition (IDAHO)
- FAIRY BREAD DAY Exhibition
- KISS
- Speaking Through Flowers
- AUSSIE
- WILDERNESS
- VOICE
- My Human Family Exhibition
- DOG DIARIES
Working closely with individuals, community groups, galleries and councils. I introduce and explore themes that are often uncomfortable. Giving voice to thoughts and emotions that are hidden to create awareness and open new avenues for discussion.
Community groups, galleries and councils I have worked with:
- City of Sydney Council
- Parramatta City Council
- Pine Street Gallery
- Regard Gallery
- KUDOS Gallery - COFA
- Global gallery
- Margot Hardy Gallery
- Quirk-ability Gallery
- Australian Conservation Foundation
- WILDERNESS Society
- AIDS Trust of Australia
- Amnesty International
- United nations Association of Australia
- ACON- AIDS Council of New South Wales
- GREEK Festival of Sydney
Art does have the power to influence and create change. I will always endeavour to speak truthfully with my art and in by doing so create beauty.
NICK BALDAS, 2012