Artists statement
Born in Melbourne in 1950, Vafiadis studied at Prahran College of Advanced Education and has been exhibiting since 1971. Solo shows include Rigoletto at Fitzroy Gallery, Melbourne in 2005 and Mary Chirnside at Wyndham Cultural Centre in 2004. She has participated in various group exhibitions. She won the Wyndham Now Acquisitive Art Prize in 2000 and her work is held in several state and local council collections.
Historical information
Portrait of Joanne Ryan ( MP, member for Lalor). Jo was chair person of the Toxic Dump movement. A very strong and pivotal community leader during the campaign . Hence the use of metal.
Mounting & framing
Framed
