Naida Ginnane

Born in Australia, Naida Adell Ginnane first studied Visual Arts in 1985, completing a B.Ed (Art) followed by a M. Ed in 2004.
Since then Naida has worked in the Visual Arts for more than 30 years, specialising in a range of techniques including 35mm SLR photography and dark room process, painting and drawing. More recently she has focused on digital imagery and film-making. Her students have won state Art/ Design awards and graduated to become successful artists in their own right.
Now living in Singapore, Naida works as an emerging artist in her own company, teaching photography workshops and creating Fine Art.

Artistic Statement
I believe the role of the artist is not to make pretty things, but to challenge the viewer to question what they see and think. I do this by making images that are discernable visually and symbolically, providing the interpretation of deeper meaning. Using the flower as a motif to represent the environment, my work focuses on drawing attention to the environmental issues facing this generation and hopefully maintaining social discourse.
My intention for the viewer is to delight and challenge. I draw them in with colour and contrast then surprise them with unexpected details. I use the juxtapos...

B.Ed. ART Newcastle University 1985
M.Ed National Institute of Christian Education 2004
Grad. Cert. Eval Melbourne University, 2015

Singapore Contemporary Photo 17, January, 2017,

'The Things Unseen', Solo Photographic exhibition at Gardens By The Bay, Singapore August- October 2017,

Asia Contemporary, Hong Kong, September 2017