Profile
Eddy Jack Humphrey ~ Artist
Eddy, a passionate and adept Fine Artist, channels his passion into crafting portraits that uniquely emphasise abstract qualities. His talent was recognized in 2016 when he received the people's choice award and earned a nomination for Art Express for his outstanding HSC major work in Visual Arts.
A graduate of the renowned National Art School in 2019 with a bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Edward remains committed to his artistic journey. Currently, in 2024, he is expanding his knowledge and skills by pursuing a Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration at TAFE.
Since launching his professional career in 2017, Edward's artistic prowess has garnered publicity and recognition. Notable achievements include securing a spot in the 2018 Salon des Refusés, being a finalist in the prestigious 2020 Archibald Portrait Prize, and selected for the esteemed 2022 Bluethumb Art Prize, among others.
Edward's commitment to artistic growth is evident in his ongoing exploration of various techniques, materials, methods, and mediums. His relentless pursuit of pushing beyond artistic boundaries showcases his dedication to creating imaginative and boundary-breaking artworks.
Education
2024
Certificate IV in Arts and Cultural Administration, TAFE, NSW
2019
Bachelor of Fine Arts, National Art School, NSW
Attended Workshops
2022
Portrait Masterclass with Abdul Abdullah, Art Gallery of New South Wales, Australia
Hosted Workshops
2023
Painting a portrait with Acrylic Colours, Waverley Woollahra Art School, New South Wales, Australia.
Drawing a portrait and Facial Features, Waverley Woollahra Art School, New South Wales, Australia.
Painting a portrait with Acrylic Colours, Gallery 11:11 Art Space and Gallery, New South Wales, Australia.
Drawing a portrait and Facial Features, Gallery 11:11 Art Space and Gallery, New South Wales, Australia.
Judging
2024
Guest Judge for Youth Self Portrait Art Prize, Gallery 11:11 Art Space and Gallery, North Epping, NSW
Solo Exhibitions
2024
Dreamlike, Gallery 11:11 Art Space and Gallery, North Epping, NSW
2023
Sensations, Gallery 11:11 Art Space and Gallery, North Epping, NSW
Group Exhibitions
2023
Springtime Exhibition, Hornsby Art Society, Hornsby, NSW
2019
Abstractionism, Bachelor of Fine Arts Graduation exhibition, National Art School, NSW
The Presentation of Flesh - Selected for the Open Day Drawing Show, National Art School, NSW
2017
Disruption, Displacement and Despair, Raw Sydney Natural Born Artists, Orion Function Centre, Campsie, NSW
2016
Disruption, Displacement and Despair, Knox Grammar School's Visual Arts Show, NSW
Competitions
2022
Soliloquy, Bluethumb Art Prize, Portrait Category, New South Wales.
Motion, Visual Arts In The Valley, Tony White Memorial Art Prize, New South Wales.
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Penrith Regional Gallery & The Lewers Bequest, NSW.
2021
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, New South Wales.
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Broken Hill Regional Art Gallery, NSW
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Griffith Regional Art Gallery, NSW
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Cairns Art Gallery, NSW
Stan Walker, Archibald Portrait Prize, Tweed Regional Gallery & Margaret Olley Art Centre, NSW
2020
Stan Walker, Finalist in the Archibald Portrait Prize, 99th year, Art Gallery of New South Wales
Maladaptive Daydreamer, finalist in the John Copes Portrait Prize, Bowral Art Gallery, NSW
Red Flag, Finalist in Live in Art Gallery, Persistence competition, NSW
2018
Figure on Bed, finalist in the competition at the Royal Art Society of New South Wales.
Geoff K. Gray, finalist in the Salon Des Refusés, NSW
Awards
2018
Self-portrait book, selected for the Jocelyn Maughan Sketch Book Prize, National Art School, NSW
2016
Disruption, Displacement and Despair (Souls in Crisis) - High School Certificate, ART EXPRESS (Nomination), NSW
2016 Disruption, Displacement and Despair (Souls in Crisis) - High School Certificate - First place: People’s choice award (Visual Arts Major Work), NSW