Carmen Iglesias

I was born in the coastal town of Colonia del Sacramento, in Uruguay.
I studied architecture at Colonia Preparatory School of Architecture, and art with well-known Uruguayan artists, taking part in several group exhibitions.
Looking for an adventure, in 1973 my husband and I decided to move to Australia, where we have lived since then, with a brief stint in the Los Angeles, USA, during the 1990s.
Although my primary job In Australia was as a writer – working ten years for the NSW State Government; and journalist, both on the print and online media – I was part owner and editor of the Hispano American Newspaper (print) for 13 years, and Latino America Viva (online) for the past 12 years; I still managed to teach art at Castle Hill Art Society, Bankstown Art Society, Blacktown Community Centre and Fairfield Council Arts Centre.
As well as Australia, my paintings can also be found in Uruguay, USA, Singapore, Scotland, Japan, South Korea.
My paintings are inspired by the places I have visited in my extensive travels.

2002 – Diploma in Financial Planning from Deakin University in Australia.
1992 – Diploma in Writing from the Writing School in Sydney.
1969 – Diploma in Artistic Drawing from the Latin American Schools in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
1968 – Diploma in Fine Art from McCann’s Art School in Uruguay
1966 to 1973 – Studying art with several Uruguayan artists.
1968 – Piano Teacher Diploma from the Maria A. Piola Conservatory of Music in Montevideo, Uruguay.

2024 - Several art exhibitions around Australia
2023 - Several art exhibitions around Australia
2022 - Spring into Summer Art Awards - Finalist
2022 - Light Time and Space - Special Recognition Award
2022 - Parramatta Art Society exhibition
2020 – Parramatta Art Society exhibition at Kellyville Shopping Centre
2020 – Parramatta Art Society exhibition
2019 – Orange Blossom Festival at Castle Hills Art Society
2019 – Castle Hills Art Society Exhibition at Winston Hills Shopping Centre
2019 – Parramatta Art Society Exhibition at Winston Hills Shopping Centre
2019 – Lane Cove Art Prize
2019 – Drummoyne Art Awards and Exhibition
2019 – Castle Hills Art Society Exhibition at Kellyville Shopping Centre
2018 – Orange Blossom Festival at Castle Hill Art Society
2018 – Lane Cove Art Prize.
2017 – Uruguayan Pavilion Exhibition – organised by the Consulate General of Uruguay, Fairfield Showground, Fairfield, NSW.
2014 – Uruguayan Pavilion Exhibition – organised by the Consulate General of Uruguay, Fairfield Showground, Fairfield, NSW.
2005 – Solo exhibition, Fairfield, NSW.
1988 – World Traders Organization, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
1986 – “Two Latinas Exhibition” – sponsored by the Consulate General of Mexico in Sydney, Wynyard Lane, Sydney,...