ABOUT
Tayla Martin is a regional photo-media artist currently living and working in Wagga Wagga NSW. Martin grew up in the rural community of Nyngan, which has influenced much of her photographic practice and passion for the important role art plays in sustaining regional communities. Martin graduated with a Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Photography & Graphic Design) and recently with a Master of Secondary Teaching in Visual Arts from Charles Sturt University.
“I work as a documentary photographer capturing real stories of people and communities. My latest bodies of work have been developed in regional and remote communities where I have documented the shifting landscapes and the experiences of the people living in and around the area.”
CV
Education
2014 - 2017 - Bachelor of Creative Arts and Design (Photography and Graphic Design), Charles Sturt University
2020 - 2023 - Master of Teaching (Secondary) Visual Art, Charles Sturt University
Exhibitions
2023 - Said Hanrahan, Museum of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga, NSW
2022 - Nest Studio Collective Self & Surrounds, Curious Rabbit Gallery, Wagga Wagga, NSW
2022 - Flood to Dust (Solo exhibition), Western Plains Cultural Centre, Dubbo NSW
2020 - VIEW2020, Photo Access, Manuka Arts Centre, Canberra ACT
2020 - Since the Flood - Online Exhibition @ Home during COVID-19 lockdown
2018 - 2019 - Art of Ageing, Regional Tour, NSW
2018 (March)- Art of Ageing, Parliament House, Sydney NSW
2017 - William and Winifred Bowness Photography Prize, Monash Gallery of Art, Victoria
2017 - 'Spectrum' Graphic Design Showcase, HR Gallery, Charles Sturt University, Wagga Wagga NSW
2017 - Unfold, E3 Space, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, NSW
2017 - Sony World Photography Awards & Martin Parr, Somerset House, London UK
2016-2017 - Bespoken, Links Gallery, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery, NSW
2016-2017 - 40x40, Brunswick Street Gallery, Fitzroy , VIC
2015 - Site and Self, Student Gallery, Charles Sturt University Wagga, NSW
2015 - The Protean Self, Student Gallery, Charles Sturt University Wagga, NSW
Prizes / Awards / Residencies
2022 - F.Stop Workshop: Future Photographers Lab Residency, Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
2022 - Nest Studio Collective Mentorship Program with Helen Grace & Julie Ewington supported by Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
2017 - 2018 - Recipient - NSW Young Regional Artist Scholarship
2017- Finalist - Bowness Photographic Prize, Monash Gallery of Art
2017 (April)- Finalist - Sony World Photography Organisation Student Focus Prize, London, UK
2016 - 2017 - Executive Deans List Award, Charles Sturt University
