What do you do?
Artist – painting

When did you get into it?
Probably since I could hold a brush, but started studying formally in 2005.

Who or what influences you as an artist?
The places I have been to and the space I am currently in.

What’s your biggest achievement/proudest moment so far?
Being awarded the NGA Scholarship in 2004, Honours at ANU in 2008 and being in Off the Wall, Art Melbourne, 2009.

What are your plans for the future?
I’m happy as long as I’m still painting. But hopefully post-grad studies overseas in a couple of years.

What makes you laugh?
The most recent is when four people get to a roundabout at the same time and no one knows who should go and then I always go and they just sit there letting me through. I find it hilarious every time.

What pisses you off?
Marshmallows, in every form.

What’s your opinion of the local scene?
The local scene is good, especially just post uni. But we need to work on getting Canberra kids into scenes elsewhere and interstate artists coming here.

What are your upcoming performances/exhibitions?
I just got back from two shows in Tassie, one that I’m in and one that I curated but the next big show is titled MySpace and will be at M16 Artspace, Canberra in late August.

Contact Info www.fernandodocampo.com 0422363814

For information on the M16 Artspace visit www.m16artspace.com