Madeline offers a lens to view the interconnection that lies outside the scope of our human perception. Highlighting the synchronicity of the macro and micro landscape through abstraction. Using the physical to express the invisible. By pointing to the seen, she is directing your attention to the unseen. Her artworks are an acknowledgment to an intrinsically intertwined symphony of vibrations.
Damien Kamholtz is a multidisciplinary artist who has developed a unique process of layering drawing and painting techniques that explore stories within stories, differing perspectives and hidden narratives. He is interested in a metaphoric and poetic visual language that speaks to the emotions rather than the intellect.
Damien has spent the last five years living with indigenous communities in Kakadu and remote West Arnhem Land regions of the Northern Territory. During this time he worked with senior cultural artists learning traditional approaches and techniques that are now informing his contemporary practice.
Zoe Porter is a Brisbane based interdisciplinary artist exploring primarily a drawing practice, which also extends into painting, installation, performance, sculpture, site-specific works and video. Zoe has a Doctorate in Visual Art (QCA) and has exhibited regularly in Australia and overseas.
Zoe will create a large-scale mural for BSAF 2021 on Gregory Terrace featuring hybrid plant-
human/animal-human characters situated in an otherworldly environment. This work is an
extension of her current practice, which focuses on a personal cosmology exploring depictions
of hybrid forms to suggest other ways of being and existing. These invented characters are
often in a state of transformation and metamorphosis implying our connection to the natural
world and that bring together the real with the imaginary. Many of Zoe’s site specific and mural
works suggest an ambiguous narrative that often connect to the local environment and history.
Xandolino is a Brisbane based artist focused on abstract patterns, mural painting, wooden craft and art for families. He uses geometric shapes in organic ways to play around with the duality of chaos and order. His major inspirations are nature, relationships, typography, board games, collections & connections
Like all trees, Treazy’s roots are planted strongly in the underground. As the seasons change it’s time for growth, time to break through the surface of anonymity and transition into the full being of his creative potential. With more than 20 years in the game he still only considers himself at the beginning of where this artistic journey will take him. Graffiti has played a pinnacle role in his life, teaching him priceless gems about the values of freedom and friendships, the evils of the system and how to navigate around it.
Joel Fergie also known as ‘The Zookeeper’ is a Brisbane based artist who’s large scale artworks span from inner city urban laneways to remote regional communities throughout Central Australia. His large scale murals found on water towers and grain silos aim to disassemble the routines of daily life. Through nature, his work looks to bring feelings of positivity to people in public spaces. Exploring visual metaphor, The Zookeeper’s large public works connect a wide variety of viewers to many social and cultural subjects which are often overshadowed in traditional art forms. Growing up in Darwin, Northern Territory, an ever present fascination with the Australian wilderness shaped The Zookeeper’s passion for the environment. Through an adventurous childhood exploring remote communities across northern Australia, The Zookeeper’s art looks to share stories of those which go often under the radar. As street art expands from urban spaces into regional and remote spaces, The Zookeeper looks to explore the impact of this modern art form on those in these unique places. When creating public works, The Zookeeper looks to create strong relationships with the people within the communities in which his artworks sit. These relationships are integral in the development of the themes and concepts within his artwork. When creating an artwork in public space, The Zookeeper looks to develop themes which reflect the people in which these artworks relate. Although not always immediate. The relationship between an artwork and its community can invariably offer an opportunity for people to work through barriers that often divide one another. It is this challenge that pushes The Zookeeper to move into uncharted areas.
Self-proclaimed as ‘Your Nan’s Favourite Artist’, Tervo appeals to his hordes of adoring senior citizens and their grandkids alike, by painting the often-overlooked symbols of Australia.
With his mullet flowing majestically in the breeze, the artist paints goon sacks, tallies, old boots and other items that just feel like home.
These overlooked icons of Australia are paired with Australian native flowers, because flowers sell art, sold artworks buy paints, paints paint flowers…
Tervo seeks to create art that can be both intellectually deconstructed in a gallery setting or enjoyed over an ice cold tinny in some bloke’s shed.
Steven Falco is a Brisbane based artist. A fine artist, illustrator, mural painter, digital artist and sign painter. He started to make art as a child and never stopped. There is no period in his life where he hasn’t made some type of art.
A versatile artist, Steven enjoys working in many styles, from realism to abstract, illustrative to painterly. All of his creations come from a place of positivity, using his art-work as a tool to beautify the community.
Movement and energy are prevalent in his artwork. Drawing on inspiration and knowledge from his peers, studying his craft and life in general.
Stevie is an Aboriginal artist of the Kabi Kabi, Waka Waka & Koa tribe on her father’s side, and Yuin Nation on her mother’s side. Her paintings are inspired by her surroundings and the stories told by her parents and family elders.
Stevie hails from a large family; many of whom are artists from both her parents’ side. She was influenced from a young age and has learnt to paint from watching her family members. She is now carving her own path and has grown into an accomplished artist in her own right.
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 crafts, Sofles gained the reputation of “Special Effects Wizard”, a reference to his uncanny ability to take any style to the next level.
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