With roots in country Victoria, Tina Bennett has spent much of her life living and working in and around Geelong and the Surf Coast. After studying Art and Design with a focus on Fine Art at university, she returned to painting once her children had grown, rediscovering a deep connection to the quiet, contemplative world of still life.
Tina works primarily in oils, finding joy in arranging objects to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and breathe new life into overlooked treasures. Blue and white China—an enduring influence passed down from her mother—features prominently in her work, alongside a growing fascination with reflections, texture, and light. Her paintings explore beauty found in the everyday, balancing careful observation with emotional warmth. Tina views her practice as an ongoing journey of curiosity, learning, and creative exploration.
Since recommencing her painting practice, Tina has exhibited widely, with shows across Geelong and Melbourne throughout 2024 and expanding interstate to Orange and Brisbane in 2025. She held her first solo exhibition at Sequel Gallery, Geelong, in November 2024, presenting a body of still-life works focused on reflection, texture, and luminosity.
Achievements and Awards
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Finalist (1 of 26), 2025 Unearthed Art Prize – Art to Art Gallery, Melbourne
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Finalist, Inside the Box Art Prize – Corner Store Gallery, Orange
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Finalist, Petite Pieces & Foot Squared – Aspire Gallery, Brisbane (March & November 2025)
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Finalist, Feel Good Art Prize – Quadrant Gallery, Melbourne
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Honourable Mention (1 of 6), 2024 International Best Art Awards, Still Life category – the only Australian recipient
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Solo Exhibition, Sequel Gallery, Geelong – November 2024
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Finalist, 9 x 5 Exhibition – Victorian Artists Society, Melbourne (July 2024 & July 2025)