Zory McGrath is a Bulgarian born, Melbourne based painter.
In pursuit of her diverse work, McGrath adopts a thematic approach, exploring and delving deep into one subject then derivations of matter and concept. Particularly beloved for her depictions of city scenes and street views, her paintings are renowned for her distinctive and enchanting style, capturing the immediate environment and everyday life, focusing on the city crowd as well as the architectural elements of the cityscapes.
McGrath’s paintings are poetic yet not sentimental, imaginative inspirations of her inner-child as she explores the human condition; love, art, religion, identity and belonging through her emotive and distinctive style. She states : “I see my art as an ever-evolving process, just as the world is ever-evolving around us.”
Zory has been a professional artist for over twenty years. Her work can be found in private collections internationally and in both private and public collections in Australia.
b. 1980, Sofia, Bulgaria.
Based in Melbourne, Australia.
2012 BA Digital Arts, University of Hull, Scarborough, UK
2005 BA, Fine Art, Painting (Honours), National Academy of Arts, Sofia, BG
2000 BA, Production Arts (Honours) National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts “Kr. Sarafov”, Sofia, BG
1998 Specialised Diploma, Visual Arts, Oil Painting and Orthodox Iconography,
Art College “N. Rainov”, Sofia, BG
Solo Exhibitions
2022 'Rainy Days' Seaview Gallery, Melbourne
2022 'City Streets, Places and Favourite Spaces' Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
2022 'This Is Me' Eagles Nest Gallery, Melbourne
2021 'City Crowd' Eagles Nest Gallery, Melbourne
2021 'Ballerina's Pirouette' Seaview Gallery, Melbourne
2021 'Community' Seaview Gallery, Melbourne
2019 'Incognito' Vernissage Gallery, Melbourne
2019 'Aerial View' Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
2018 'Elements' Vernissage Gallery, Melbourne
2018 'Structure' Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
2017 'The Devine' Iconography, Wintergarden Gallery, Geelong
2016 'Icons From The Orthodox Christian World' Iconography, Boom Gallery, Geelong
2010 'Selected Works' Talents Fine Arts, Malton, UK
Group Exhibitions
2023 'Beautiful Things Don't Ask For Attention' Van Rensberg Gallery, Sydney
2023 'Locals' Outré Gallery, Melbourne
2022 'Clique' Van Rensberg Gallery
2020 'BAM Bushfire Art Auction', Byron Arts Magazine, Byron Bay
2019 'Les Nouveaux' Group Exhibition, Grevy Kunst Gallery, Cologne, Germany
2019 'Portrait' Group Exhibition, Brunswick Street Gallery, Melbourne
2019 'Art4All' Group Exhibition, Fairfield Primary School, Melbourne
2018 'Welcome' Studio B Gallery, Melbourne
2015 'Boom Christmas Show' Group Exhibition, Boom Gallery, Geelong
2014 'Synergetic' Group Exhibition, Shearer’s Arm Gallery, G.A.S, Geelong
2014 'Collaborations' Group Exhibition, Shearer’s Arm Gallery, G.A.S, Geelong 2009
2009 Group Exhibition, Talents Fine Arts, Melton, UK
Art Fairs
2022 The Affordable Art Fair, Van Rensberg Gallery Gallery, Melbourne
2019 The Affordable Art Fair, Vernissage Gallery, Melbourne
Public Collections
2022 Brisbane Racing Club, Brisbane
2022 Delaware North & Melbourne Cricket Ground, Melbourne
Relevant Professional Experience
2017-23 Artist in Residence, Newmark Primary School
2019 Project ‘GREENER FUTURE', Featured Artist, The Other Art Fair, Melbourne