Artist CV
Michal Plis
Introduction
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Michal is a Polish neurodiverse artist in Melbourne, Australia. Through art he explores feelings, music, nature, space, transparency, glow, micro & macro objects out of scale. His mother, Renata was a fine artist in Koszalin, Poland in the 1980’s then passed away when Michal was 3 years old.
He has had a passion for art making since an early age. He studied and excelled heavily in fine arts in year 10 to 12 and received a TER score of 83.15 to attend the VCA (Victorian College of the Arts) in the year 2000. But due to to long term illness not long after finishing Year 12, he was limited to making art at his home studio but stopped 12 years ago.
Recently after 12 year break he has restarted art making. Refer to michalplis.com/bio for a full biography and his art background history. He would love to be given an opportunity to be considered for art exhibitions (solo and group), art competitions or fairs and any art sales opportunities, so he can pursue art full time in funding art making and studying further under mentorships of experienced artists (his top passion in life besides his faith - which is the most important for him, is being a fine artist).
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Education
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2024
Open Studio in Sculpture Course - Ongoing
Melbourne Studio of Art, Elsternwick, VIC
Open Studio in Sculpture with Ilona Herreiner. Michal has the opportunity to work on his own unique artworks in the company of accomplished sculptor Ilona Herreiner during this open workshop. Michal receives personalised guidance and support from Illona as he brings his artistic visions to life. Ilonas profile: instagram.com/ilonaherreiner/
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2023
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Acrylic Painting Art Class
Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre, McKinnon, VIC
Guided acrylic class with 4 training paintings covering Van Gogh, Gustav Klimt, Georgio Morandi, Pablo Picasso. Artist tutor was Setareh Hosseini
2000
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Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE)
Eumemmerring Secondary College, Hallam, VIC
TER score of 83.15. Almost entire year 10 and following year 11 and 12 he spent on Visual Arts and Multimedia subjects creating numerous fine drawings, paintings and sculptures under the training of 2 experienced fine artists in Melbourne.
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2000
Master Arts Class​
Eumemmerring Secondary College, Hallam, VIC
A full day drama and art class with an experienced drama and arts teacher in year 10 to design an artistic mask and perform without inhibitors behind a mask.
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Past Exhibitions
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2024
ROLLIN" - A summer series group exhibition which featured 4 of Michal's fluorescent UV artworks along with 18 other artists. Gallery: 26 Advantage Art Gallery, 26 Advantage Rd, Highett VIC 3190. [13 Dec 2023 to 23 Jan 2024]
2023
Michal Plis: Hidden Becomes Visible - In his first solo exhibition Michal Plis explored the interplay between visible and invisible in this exhibit. He showcased fluorescent (UV) and acrylic artworks, hidden aspects within ourselves and the world are unveiled. Learn more here! Gallery: Rubicon ARI Gallery, Level 1/309 Queensberry St, Melbourne VIC 3000 [5 - 22 July 2023]
Artists ‘Plein Air Day’ - Michal Plis artwork on display at the level 1 on the Plein Air Wall. With 2 Ducks at the boathouse. Gallery: Camberwell Art Show - 427 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn VIC 3122 [24 June - 2 July 2023]
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2022
Acrylic Class End of Year - Several training paintings including replica or Van Gogh Starry Night. Gallery: Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre. Location: 260 Booran Road Ormond VIC 3204. [Date: 8 December 2022]
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2000
Year 12 Fine Arts End of Year - Date: December 2000. Michal was the prime feature as the top fine arts student for year 11 and 12. The following works was exhibited: "Woods of Healsvile" painting, Looking Out the Window and the "A Daydream" sculpture was exhibited along with other students. Gallery: Hallam Secondary College - Formerly Eumemmerring Secondary College - Hallam Campus. Location: 74-84 Frawley Rd, Hallam VIC 3803
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Public Collections
TBA
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Awards
2000
City of Casey Sister City Art Project (Springfield Ohio USA) - Certificate of Participation
1998
Dandenong Rotary Show - First Prize Painting for Students Years 9/10
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Memberships
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Association of Sculptors of Victoria. Michal became a member in 2023. The Association of Sculptors of Victoria, Australia is a not-for-profit society supporting sculpture and sculptors in Victoria, Australia. Visit their website.
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