Hailing from Brisbane, Sofles jokes that his tag sounds like a box of tissues or something from a Hallmark card. He began painting graffiti in 2000 and soon wanted to get better as fast as he could. He began experimenting with 3Ds, however a more traditional style was developed and then improved upon. He quickly became known around the globe as an artist putting in both quantity and quality. As he mastered his craft, Sofles gained the reputation of “Special Effects Wizard”, a reference to his uncanny ability to take any style to the next level.
Benjamin Reeve is an artist and curator based in Australia. His creative work can be found on an impressive list of projects and have featured in many Australian and international productions from large scale graffiti murals to big budget films. Benjamin runs The Bureau Collective, works full time as an artist & exhibition curator and is presently doing his Doctorate of Creative Industries.
From the rivers of Katherine to the ocean of the Gold Coast. I have always been immersed in mother nature in all her glory and I find all my inspiration from these amazing places of Australia. My Mob is from Turkey Creek, the Warmun region in Western Australia and we belong to the Gija people. I myself, was born in Katherine, one of the most beautiful regions of Australia, surrounded by magnificent rivers, vast wildlife and raging storms. I spent the majority of my youth swimming and playing in the sun, walking the untouched bush, camping in remote locations and fishing for fresh dinner. From my later teenage years, up until today, I have lived on the east coast of Australia. Within these years, I have explored islands, mountains and creeks. I have always found myself attracted to the water, where ever it flows. I am the only person in my family to use the medium of paint to express the inner emotions of myself and to embrace my Aboriginal culture in this way. I started painting as I was continuously wanting to learn more about my culture and myself. My paintings are helping me find my culture and appreciate the beautiful country we live in more and more each day, they are helping me to express my story and your story through the beauty of visual arts.
Basix is from Northern NSW and has been painting for 20 years. Over his painting journey, he has been driven by his determination to move forward artistically. He has morphed 2 and 3D lettering, creating fresh, clean and intricate pieces. Basix has painted all over Australia and spent some time travelling overseas. He concentrates on public murals, canvasses and commissioned works. His work has featured in television programs, worldwide magazines, logos for numerous companies and art collectors.
Shida is an Australian multidisciplinary artist best known for his large scale murals. Shida’s work explores the relationship between Ritual, Sexuality and Love. Psychedelic entities are entwined in ceremonial acts, transcending the bounds of known reality. In a world where society’s issues are becoming increasingly gendered and people are seemingly more divided than ever due to the rise of identity politics, Shida seeks to turn this tide like an ancient shaman with each works being in essence an invocation, an energetic manifestation, a prayer to joy.
EJ considers herself self-taught with a predisposition for Fine Arts. The experience with her arts practice ranges from lead-lighting, Photography, Illustration to self publication, digital drawing, concept design and now mural/ public art work. A Jack of all trades in terms of telling story, visually; she uses these skills within public art as she feels most at home painting large scale images from years of drawing and refining her style through the medium of paint.
Mike Shankster is a multi-disciplined artist based in Currumbin, Queensland. His driving passion to create stemmed from an early love of comic books and cartoons. Placing a huge emphasis on quality over quantity, Mike describes his style as “A mix of detailed realistic lines blended into a traditional contemporary feel”. Believing in traditional craftsmanship, Mike is continuing to push the boundaries of his work and now with over 17 years’ experience, he has been fortunate enough to work and collaborate with clients such as: Red Bull, Frenzal Rhomb, The Adolescents, Guttermouth, OYUKI Apparel, Tourism NSW, Kosciuszko National Parks and various councils throughout Australia. Mike holds various national and international design awards:
Drule is a mural artist from Brisbane. He runs a successful mural company where he designs and paints anything from kids rooms to large scale public and private murals. He has also participated in conducting art workshops and volunteered for special events for youth which has has enjoyed. He enjoys painting with mates and and finds it a good way to relax, as he believes art should be fun and enjoyable.Dan very much enjoys the original letter bending form of graffiti, from stretching letters and blending colours to make a word stand out. He is currently working on a large scale mural for a worldwide company,which he is looking forward to completing.
Shani Finch is a Brisbane based artist, using art as a platform to commentate on the society around her. Her artistic platforms range from painting, drawing, mural work, paste ups, digital art and jewellery. As a young female Finch takes her beliefs in feminism and self-love and opens a dialogue about issues restricting empowerment against the overall negative perception of sexuality in society. Her work is not only restricted to female characters, as a keen portrait artist, subjects range from friends, to celebrities, to monsters.
The Co-Creators, a collective of infinite beings who are passionate about the limitless possibilities of positive creation. Inspired by the divine workings of the universe, nature and spirit their high vibrational artwork is candy for the eye and food for the soul, taking the viewer on a multidimensional journey through light and colour. Each artwork is created with a strong healing intention to open people’s minds, uplift their spirit and add to the creation of a brighter future. We invite you to jump into our spaceship and blast through a portal where you can expand into the greatest version of yourself! All of us are co-creating our reality but only some of us are aware of it.
