Diana Borinski

Hello! Thank you for your interest in my art.

I have been painting for as long as I remember. Though not formally trained, I engaged in artmaking throughout school and also completed a number of shorter courses while finishing “more serious” study at university. I have been working in academic, human services and research roles but always sketching on holidays.

I have reengaged with my creative side in full when asked by a friend to complete a bespoke commission in 2020. I have not stopped since. Covid lockdowns had (amongst other less desirable effects) the unexpected benefit of giving us the time and space to reconnect with the things that nourish and sustain us. I have used this to full advantage and had my first solo show “Far Horizons, Jewel Seas” at Gallery Lane Cove on 19-30 January 2021. Since then I have taken part in a number of Drummoyne Art Society shows, of which I am a proud member. I have also won first prize at the Combined Art Societies of Sydney show in 2023 (watercolour) and got a Highly Commended for a watercolour at the Sydney Royal Art and Craft Show in 2023.

What inspires me? Water and landscape have been a constant source of creative energy. Having moved to Sydney from Ukraine with my family as an adolesc...

2013
Honours (Psychology), UNE
2007
PhD, Sociology, UNSW

2023
Drummoyne Art Society Open Awards Show - Highly Commended
Sydney Royal Arts and Crafts Show - Highly Commended award, watercolour
Combined Arts Societies of Sydney - Category Winner, Watercolour section


2022
Drummoyne Art Society Open Awards Show - Very Highly Commended, Watercolour, acrylic
Drummoyne Art Society Members Show - Very Highly Commended, Watercolour

2021
Far Horizons Jewel Seas, Gallery Lane Cove;
Drummoyne Art Society Member Show

2013
Hart Start annual exhibition , The Watch House, Balmain;
“Moments of Improvisation” exhibition, Art Moment Gallery