CV & Portfolio
Short Artist Statement — Andrea Vargas
I am a Chilean-born Latin American artist based in Melbourne whose work is guided by the poetry of Gabriela Mistral and the elemental forces that shape identity and emotion. Through ceramics, mixed media, and installation, I explore transformation, beginning with my Water exhibition on movement and healing and now developing a Fire series inspired by Mistral’s poem “Fire”.
Living in Elwood for over five years has strongly influenced my visual language, blending Chilean storytelling with the colours, rhythms, and landscapes of Australia. Clay remains at the heart of my practice for its ability to hold gesture and memory. I also share my creative process through ceramic charm workshops that invite community and personal storytelling.
Exhibitions
2025 Transitions Exhibition, Romulus Folio Gallery (South Melbourne)
2025 Observer Exhibition, Romulus Folio Gallery (South Melbourne)
2025 Affordable Art Show, Space2b Gallery (St Kilda - Melbourne)
2025 Other Latin Art - Marrickville Town Hall - (Sydney)
2025 Linden New Art - Postcard Collection (St Kilda - Melbourne)
2025 Water Exhibition: Ebbs and Flows, water and the moon, Caelene Nee Glen Gallery (Brighton - Melbourne)
2024 Nature in Relief, Space2b Gallery (St Kilda - Melbourne)
2023 Postcard Collection - Linden New Art - (St Kilda - Melbourne)
2023 Portal, Capture de day (photography), Devonport Regional Gallery (Tasmania)
2001 Alexandria High School collective exhibition - Virginia, USA
Press, Radio & TV talks
2025 - SBS en español - Melbourne - AUSTRALIA
2025 - Amiga Mia Article - Sydney - AUSTRALIA
Studies
2025 - PhD Candidate | Melbourne
2022 - Advanced Diploma in Marketing | Appoly | Melbourne
2020 - Advanced Diploma in Program Management | Appoly | Melbourne
2011 - Postgraduate Diploma in Arts Management | University of Chile
2010 - Bachelor of Fine Arts (Major in Sculpture) | University of Concepcion
2010 - Bachelor of Arts in English Teaching | University of Concepcion