Mona Vayda

Driven from within Mona's abstract art, photography and digital works comes from a place of gratitude and understanding one's self.

'Art is beautiful' is this Australian artist's simple philosophy. She believes art should bring joy to one's heart, one's home and have the ability to transform spaces into something exciting and energising.

This self taught artist works in a wide variety of mediums. Her work is inspired by the moment, a feeling, a memory, an emotion, an experience, thus bringing the canvas, photography, mixed media or digital creations to life. She ranges from using vivid bursting colours to subdued palettes, each a depiction of something close to her heart. She plays with form and colour bringing a richness, vibrancy and depth to each of her works.

Her extensive travels include India, China, Indonesia, Thailand, USA, South Africa to name a few. She has also had the exposure of living in Australia, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia and this allows her to express her creativity in different ways. Experiencing various cultures and societies has contributed in her evolution as an individual and as an artist.

"I love what I do and when I am creating art I am transported to a place of peace and...

“Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration” Graduated from the University of Greenwich in London, England in June 2000.

“American Hotel and Motel Association” and “Swiss Hotel Management” Diplomas. Graduated from Hotel Institute Montreux in Montreux, Switzerland in June 1998.

'Art is Beauty. Art is Love. Art is Life' solo exhibition held in Windhoek, Namibia in 2019.

'I Love Art' solo exhibition held in Sydney, Australia in 2010.