Qualifications

2003   Certificate IV in Assessment and Workplace Training, Victorian Qualifications Authority, Northern Melbourne Institute of TAFE.
2002   Graduate Diploma In Education, University of Melbourne.
1997    Graduate Degree (Honours 1st Class) Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (R.M.I.T.).
1993-5  Bachelor of Fine Art (Printmaking) Victorian College of the Arts (V.C.A.).

Solo Shows

2020   (Upcoming exhibition), Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2018   Seeing Sound, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2016   Swatch, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2014   Monument, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2013   Desire Lines, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   Obfuscated Terrain, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2008   Recent Works, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2007   Black Box Series, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Pouncing, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Sensing 172 Years, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2001   To Feel One’s Way, Mass Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2000   Documenting Space, Exhibit Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1997    Lunch Lounge, Kirkcaldy Davies Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.

Selected Group Exhibitions

2018   Idiot Pack Noise, Bright Space Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2017   9×5, Margaret Lawrence Gallery, VCA, Melbourne, Vic.
2014   Drawing the Line, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.[/five_sixth_last]
2013   Off the Wall, Toowoomba Regional Gallery, Qld.
2012   Real Nowhere Land, Manningham City Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2011   Where are They Now?, Australian Print Workshop Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   APW Impressions 2010, Australian Print Workshop Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   Paperwork 1, C3 Contemporary Art Space, Abbottsford Convent, Melbourne, Vic.
2009   Between the Sheets, Fremantle Art Gallery, Perth, WA.
2009   Art Melbourne, Chapman & Bailey Gallery Stand, Royal Exhibition Building, Melb.
2009   In House, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2008   In House, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2007   Art Melbourne, Chapman & Bailey Gallery Stand, Royal Exhibition Building, Melb.
2007   In House, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   The Artist / The Printmaker, Australian Art Resources Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   Whiteout, Benalla Gallery,Vic,
2006   Whiteout, Switchback Gallery, Gippsland, Vic
2006   APW Impressions 06, Australian Print Workshop Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Whiteout, Maroondah Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Whiteout, Span Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Bookscapes, Port Jackson Press, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Seven Stories, Counihan Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2005   Seven, Qudos Gallery. Lorne, Vic.
2005   Reveal, Arts Project Australia, Melbourne, Vic.
2004   Practice in Process, Counihan Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2004   Art, Northern Melbourne Institute of Tafe Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Comfia Designex, Melbourne Exhibition & Convention Centre, Vic.
2003   If You Can, Northern Metro. Institute of Tafe Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Art, Motorworks Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   38A Wall to Wall, Ovens Street Studios, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   A Group Show, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   A4 Art, West Space Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Something For the Ladies, Penthouse and Pavement Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Melbourne Printmakers, Hotel Sofitel, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Korea – Australia Exchange Exhibition of Prints, Storey Hall Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Cutting Comments – Contemporary Linocuts 1995–1998, Mc Clelland Gallery, Melbourne, Vic. (Touring Nationally).
2003   Proof Positive- APW Collection, Gold Treasury Museum, Melbourne, Vic.
1999   8 x 8, Roar Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1999   Post Card Show, Linden Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1998   Frock and Smocks – Exhibition Performance, Chapel off Chapel Gallery,  Melb, Vic.
1998   An Aussie Icon, Vic. Access Gallery, National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Vic.
1998   National Fine Art Book Fair, Grahame Galleries + Editions, Queensland.
1998   Made in Cuba – Melbourne. Sale Regional Gallery, Vic.
1997   9 x 5 By Twenty-Five, The Vic. Walk Gallery, Victorian Arts Centre, Melbourne, Vic.
1997   Bring a Plate, 101 Collins Street Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1997   Made in Cuba – Melbourne. Fringe Festival Exhibition, Leviathan Building, Melbourne, Vic.
1997   Made in Cuba – Melbourne Fringe Festival Exhibition, Leviathan Building Melbourne, Vic., Swan Hill Regional
1997   Gallery, Vic., Mildura Arts Centre, Vic.
1997   A Collection, Fine Art Dept. Gallery, R.M.I.T., Melbourne, Vic.
1997   Deans Drawing Show, Fine Art Dept. Gallery, R.M.I.T., Melbourne, Vic.
1997   Paper Eaters, Metropolitan Gallery and Café, Melbourne, Vic.
1995   Victorian College of the Arts Graduate Show, V.C.A. Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1995   Detached Prints – Trio Show, Universal Theatre, Melbourne, Vic.
1995   Group Show, V.C.A. Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1994   Group Show, V.C.A. Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.

Selected Competitions and Invited Awards

2019   Geelong Acquisitive Print Award, Geelong Regional Gallery, Vic.
2019   St Kevin’s Art Prize, Melbourne, Vic.
2018   Hadley’s Art Prize, Hadley’s Orient Hotel, Hobart, Tas.
2018   Hornsby Art Prize, Hornsby Regional Gallery, NSW.
2018   St Kevin’s Art Prize, Melbourne, Vic.
2017   St Kevin’s Art Prize, Melbourne, Vic.
2016   Geelong Contemporary Art Award for painting , Geelong Regional Gallery, Vic.
2016   Belle Arti Art Award 16, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2014   Belle Arti Art Award 14, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2013   Belle Arti Art Award 13, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2012   Belle Arti Art Award 12, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2011   Belle Arti Art Award 11, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   Works on Paper Award, BSG Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   Belle Arti Art Award 10, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2009   Belle Arti Art Award 09, Chapman & Bailey Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2009   De Maistre Colour Chart Show, BSG Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   R & M Mc Givern Art Prize for Painting, Maroondah Regional Gallery, Melb., Vic.
2004   Fleming Muntz Albury Art Prize, Albury Regional Gallery, N.S.W.
2004   Swan Hill Print and Drawing Acquisitive Awards, Swan Hill Regional Gallery, Vic.
2004   Linocut Today VI, Stadtische Galerie, Germany.
2004   M.L.C. Acquisitive Art Award, M.L.C., Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Works on Paper by Australian Artists, Exhibition Centre Auhui University, Hefei, China.
2004   National Works on Paper Award, Mornington Regional Gallery, Vic.
2002   Toowoomba Biennial Acquisitive Art Award, Toowoomba Regional Art Gallery, Qld.
2004   Silk Cut Award for Linocuts, Glen Eira Arts Centre, Melbourne, Vic.
2004   Fleming Muntz Albury Art Prize, Albury Regional Gallery, N.S.W.
2004   27th Annual Shell Fremantle Print Award, Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth, W.A.
2000   Silk Cut Award for Linocuts, Glen Eira Arts Centre, Melbourne, Vic.
1999   Kandinsky to Corneille: Linoleum in Twentieth Century Art, Cobra Museum, Holland.
1999   24th Annual Shell Fremantle Print Award, Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth, W.A.
1999   CPM Print Acquisition Awards, Tweed River Regional Art Gallery, N.S.W.
1999   Sutherland Biennial Art Exhibition, Sutherland Arts Centre, Sutherland, N.S.W.
1999   Western Australia Print Award, Arts House Gallery, Northbridge, W.A.
1999   Trio Show for Collie Trust Recipients, Australian Print Workshop Gallery, Melbourne., Vic.
1998   City of Hobart Art Prize, Carnegie Gallery, Hobart, Tas.
1998   23RD Annual Shell Fremantle Print Award, Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth, W.A.
1997   Rena Ellen Jones Memorial Print Award, Warrnambool Art Gallery, Warrnambool, Vic.
1997   The Hutchins School Art Prize, Long Gallery, Hobart, Tas.
1997   Silk Cut Award for Linocuts, Storey Hall Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
1997   McArthur Casula Powerhouse Print Acquisitive, Powerhouse Gallery, Sydney, N.S.W.
1997   Canson National Print Award, COFA Gallery, Sydney, N.S.W., Storey Hall Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.

Selected Awards

2019   St Kevin’s Art Prize, Winner Grand Prize.
2018   Hornsby Art Prize, Hornsby Regional Galley, Highly Commended.
2010   Works on Paper Award, BSG Gallery, Highly Commended.
2002   Silk Cut Award for Linocuts, Winner Grand Prize.
2002   Toowoomba Acquisitive Art Award, Works on Paper Acquisition Award.
2002   Fleming Muntz Albury Art Prize, Acquisition Prize.
1999   CPM. Print Acquisition Awards, Highly Commended.
1999   23rd Annual Shell Fremantle National Print Award, Winner Non Acquisitive Prize.
1999   Silk Cut Award for Linocuts, Highly Commended.
1999   Canson National Print Award, Honourable Mention.

Scholarships and Commissions

2019   Lonsdale Chambers, Melbourne.
2017   Herbert Smith Freehills, Melbourne.
2013   Marina Bay Sands, Singapore.
2013   Crown, Melbourne, Vic.
2012   Presbyterian Ladies College, Melbourne, Vic.
2010   Crown Towers, Melbourne, Vic.
2007   Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne, Vic.
2003   Crown Promenade Hotel, Melbourne, Vic.
1999   1 Martin Place, Sydney, N.S.W.
1999   The Sebel on St Kilda, Melbourne, Vic.
1999   Collie Trust Scholarship for Printmakers, Australian Print Workshop, Melbourne, Vic.

Collections

The National Gallery of Australia, ACT.
Toowoomba Regional Gallery, Qld.
Albury Regional Gallery, N.S.W.
Fremantle Arts Centre, W.A.
Mackay City Library, Qld.
Silk Cut Foundation, Aust.
Crown Melbourne.
Lonsdale Chambers
Herbert Smith Freehills
Presbyterian Ladies College, Melb.
South Korea Hanseo University, Korea.
Australian Print Workshop, Vic.
R.M.I.T. Printmaking Dept., Vic.
V.C.A. Printmaking Dept., Vic.
Private Collections: Australia, Germany, U.S.A.

Publications

Smith, D. “Seeing Sound” Exhibition Essay, 2018
Smith, D. “Swatch” Exhibition Essay, 2016.
Smith, D. “Monument To Colour” Exhibition Essay, 2014.
Smith, D. “Pathways of Desire” Exhibition Essay, 2013.
Makin, J. “Marieke Dench” The Herald Sun, Critic’s Choice Monday 8th October 2007.
Makin, J. “Pouncing” The Herald Sun, Critic’s Choice Monday 24th October 2005, Backhouse, M. “Desert Comes to Life” The Age, Review Saturday 22nd October 2005, p 7.
“Crowning Artists”, Design, Melbourne, Issue 014 Dec. 03- Jan .04, p.26.
Makin, J. “Sensing 172 Years” The Herald Sun, Critic’s Choice Monday 1st September 2003, p 91.
Backhouse, M. “Putting art on the map” The Age, Review Saturday 30th August 2003, p 7.
Johnstone, R. “Silken Purses – the 2002 Silk Cut Award for Linocut Prints” Imprint, Quarterly
Journal of the Print Council of Australia, Volume 37, Number 4, Summer 2002.
Waite, D.(ed) (2002) Silk Cut Award for Linocuts Catalogue, Duroloid and Forbo, Melbourne, Aust.
Cass, N. “Great Prizes” Artnotes Vic, Art Monthly Australia, Number 154, October 2002.
Backhouse, M. “Silk Cut Finalists at Glen Eira” The Age, The Culture Wednesday 25th September 2002, p. 25.
Mc Donald, K. “Braille for the Sighted Traveller: The Recent Relief Works of Marieke Dench” Imprint, Quarterly Journal of the Print Council of Australia, Volume 36, Number 13, Spring 2001.
Zimmer, J., Teuma, C. (ed.) (2000) Korea – Australia Exchange, Print Council of Australia, Melbourne, Aust.
Florence, N. “Marieke Dench: Occupied and Engaged” Imprint, Quarterly Journal of the Print Council of Australia, Volume 34, Number 1, Autumn 1999.
Hodgkins, N. “The humble loo gets a public hanging” Melbourne Yarra Leader, Monday 15th February 1999, p. 3.
Stone, D. “The Proof of the Print is in the Plate” The Age, Living Arts, Tuesday 9th February 1999, p.16
Hemelrijk, Liesbeth. (1999) From Kandinsky to Corneille – Linoleum in the Art of the Twentieth Century, Onderneming & Kunst, Amsterdam, Holland.
John, Thelma. (ed) (1998) 23rd Annual Shell Fremantle National Print Award Catalogue, Fremantle Arts Centre, Perth.

Curated Exhibitions

2007   Marjorie Street, Arts Project Australia Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   Black and White Captions, Arts Project Australia Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   Julian Martin, Arts Project Australia Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.
2006   Wonderlands, Arts Project Australia Gallery, Melbourne, Vic.

Related Employment

2002-present   Freelance Custom Printer ‘Marieke Dench Studio’.
2004-08   Studio Operations Manager, Arts Project Australia, Vic.
2003-07   Lecturer: N.M.I.T., Visual Arts Dept. Vic.
2002-08   Co-Director of ‘Lexicon House’ fine art book publishers.
2002-05   Guest lecturer, USQ, Printmaking Dept, Qld.
2001   Lecturer: R.M.I.T., Printmaking Dept., Vic.
1999-02   Custom Printer: Chrysalis Publishing, Vic.
1999-04   Lecturer: V.C.A., Printmaking Dept. Vic.
1999   Custom Printer: Port Jackson Press, Vic.
1996-98   Assistant Printer: Lancaster Press, Vic.
1992   Seminar and Workshop presenter.

Freelance seminar presenter, workshop presenter and tutor for the Arts in Tertiary Institutions, Schools, Community organisations and private students.

Travel

2019   Extended travels to Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Oman.
2018   Extended travels to Southern Italy.
2017   Extended travels to France.
2016   Extended travels to Rome, Italy.
2014   Extended travels to New York and Boston USA.
2013   Extended travels to Istanbul.
2011   Extended travels to Spain and Portugal
2010   Extended travels to India.
2008   Extended travels to Aboriginal Communities around Alice Springs.
2006   Travels through Portugal, Spain and Croatia.
2003-04   Extensive travels throughout Central South America.
2003   Extensive travels to Aboriginal Communities around Alice Springs, Darwin and the Kimberley regions of Australia.