Biography

AWARDS / PRIZES:

• (2013) Semi-finalist, Song of the Year International, Lyrics “Autumn Leaves”
• (2013)Semi-finalist, Song of the Year International, for Lyrics “Don’t Go Chasing (After Dark)”
•  (2013) Online Finalist, Lethbridge Small Art Prize, AUS
• (2012) Runner Up, Song of the Year International, for Lyrics “White Line”
• (2012) Online Finalist, Lethbridge Small Art Prize, AUS
• (2009) Finalist,  London International Creative Competition (LICC) Painting: ‘Lady Freedom’,      UK
• (2009) Semi-finalist, Art for Progress, Clash of the Artists 2009, Visual Arts segment, USA
• (2008) Finalist,  Aesthetica Magazine 50th Annual Creative Works: ‘I Am Woman, So Am I’, UK
• (2006) Finalist, International Art contest and online gallery, Modern Art, Online
• (2006) Semi-finalist, Signature of Sydney competition, semi-finalist, Sydney AU

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST RESIDENCIES, BIENNALES, AND EXHIBITIONS:

• (2013) Valentines Group Exhibition, San Valentine Italy
• (2012) International Art Prize and Exhibition “Art of the Mind”, Chianciano Art Museum, Tuscany
• (2012) European Mosaic Exhibition, group show, Montreal
• (2011)  International Artist Residency & Exhibition, Atahotel Varese Italy
• (2011)  International Showcase Barcelona, Gaudi Casa Battlo, Barcelona Spain
• (2011) ‘On the Edge’ small size art exhibition, Bologna Italy
• (2010) ‘Art in Mind’, Brick Lane Gallery London UK, August
• (2010) ‘Art in Mind’, Brick Lane Gallery London UK, June
• (2009) International Florence Biennale Exhibition, Florence Italy, Dec 2009
• (2009) Agora Gallery, New York ‘Out From Down Under and Beyond’ Group Exhibition, New      York City, USA May 7-27

LOCAL SOLO EXHIBITION:

• (2013) Sydney Art Show, exhibition and LIVE ART showcase, Moore Park
• (2012) Sydney Fringe open Studio show, Newtown Sydney
• (2010) May St Studio exhibition “The Art of Flying”, St Peters NSW, September
• (2009) ‘In The Spirit of Light’, Guildford Lane Gallery, Melbourne VIC 24 Sep-11 Oct
• (2009) ‘In the Spirit of Light’, ArtHouse Hotel Sydney Solo Exhibit, NSW 17 Aug-13 Sep
• (2008) ‘Eclectic Abstractions for the Sensual Soul’, featuring 25 works, Global Gallery,      Paddington NSW (July 2-13)

LIVE ART:

• (2013) Sydney Art Show, exhibition and LIVE ART showcase, Moore Park
• (2013) MOST Marrickville Arts Trail open studio show
• (2012) Sydney Fringe open Studio show, Newtown Sydney
• (2011)  International Artist Residency & Exhibition, Atahotel Varese Italy

AUCTIONS / DONATIONS:

• (2013) Keep Talking event,, Artwork donation, raising money for Wildlife Victoria and Edgar’s Mission
• (2012) Apple of Life Artwork donation, raising money for Cancer
• (2011) Varese Childrens’ hospital artwork donation
• (2010) Colour My Life’ Canteen Art Auction Fundraiser (Painting donated, SOLD), Art Gallery NSW, Aug
• (2009) ‘Colour My Life’ Canteen Art Auction Fundraiser (Painting donated, SOLD $5000), Art      Gallery NSW, Aug

BOOK COVERS & ILLUSTRATION:

• (2008) Book Cover: RATREE AKHONO JOUBANEY ( The Night is Still Young); by Hamim Kamrul      Haque Published Feb 08; Publisher Kagoj Prokashon, Dhaka Bangladesh
• (2006) LIP Magazine, Issue 11 illustrations

LOCAL GROUP EXHIBITION:

• (2013) Sydney Art Show, exhibition and LIVE ART showcase, Moore Park
• (2013) MOST Marrickville Arts Trail open studio show
• (2012) Sydney Fringe open Studio show, Newtown Sydney
• (2012) Painting Group Show, Brunswick St Gallery, Melbourne
• (2011) ‘5th Annual Google Exhibition’ for Sydney Fringe Festival, Hardware Gallery, Enmore      NSW
• (2010)  ‘Contemporanea’ Florence Biennale Artists Australia group exhibition, Aarwun Gallery Canberra
• (2010)  ‘Contemporanea’ Florence Biennale Artists Australia group exhibition, SmartArtz Gallery, Melbourne
• (2010) St Josephs Art exhibition, St Josephs Private School
• (2010) May St Studio group exhibition, St Peters NSW, May
• (2009) Liverpool City Council Art prize exhibition
• (2009) ‘Into the Red’, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Guilford Lane Gallery, Melbourne VIC Sep      23
• (2009) BSG Gallery, Melbourne VIC, ‘Small Works 09’, 23 Jun-2 Jul
• (2009) Art Auction (Gay and Lesbian Switchboard), Guilford Lane Art Gallery, Melbourne VIC
• (2009) 6th Annual Color: Bold/Subtle International Online Juried Art Exhibition, Feb 1
• (2009) 1st Annual Remodernist Painters’ Exhibition 2009, Online exhibition
• (2009) RedART Group  Exhibtiion, hosted by Reddam House, Woollahra NSW, Mar 11-15
• (2008) ‘Colourful Moments’, Art Moments Gallery Bondi NSW, Sep 08
• (2007) Post Art Sydney exhibition, MLC Powerhouse Gallery, Ultimo NSW
• (2007) ART SYDNEY 07, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Oct 26-28
• (2006) St George Society Group Exhibition, Nov
• (2006) ‘Colourful Moments’ Group exhibition, Art Moment Gallery Bondi, October 06
• (2006) Northbridge Spring festival, TAH Group exhibition, Gallery 307 Northbridge, October
• (2006) ‘Abstraction and dream’, Artwhatson.com.au June online exhibition
• (2006) ‘Life’s Precious Moments’ group exhibition, Art Moment Gallery Bondi
• (1997) ‘Art Express’, New South Wales Gallery host, David Jones Sydney CBD

FEATURES & PUBLICATIONS:

• (2010) Australian Natural Therapies Magazine cover article, Jan issue “Brighten Your      Life with colour”
• (2008) “Leni  colours her world in vivid form”, St George Leader, Thursday 3 July
• (2008)   “Colourful Moments in Bondi”, Bondi View, 3 Sep 2008
• (2008) Australian Art Collector, April-June 2008
• (2008) Art Almanac, May 2008
• (2008) Art  Aesthetica 2008, Competition Finalist feature Dec
• (2006) WATIM.com  Issue 3, feature interview