In my work I am creating compressed versions of the australian environment where indigenous species are competing for space between the introduced flora and fauna. I start with research and images of the particular species and then assemble my palette. I am inspired by colour combination and patterns that I see in everyday life, in nature and design. My process is playing with patterns, colour and negative space to see what emerges and take risks, do something I haven’t done before. Behind the playfulness is the question, can there eventually be a harmonious balance between the diifferent species?
With a background in graphic design & illustration, the majority of her recent work has been on a much larger scale. Her murals are vibrant and colourful and often a little bit whimsical. There is always a key message at the core of her artwork and the ultimate aim is to have a positive impact on the surrounding community. Cat has worked with numerous architects, schools and commercial businesses to bring their buildings to life. From Taronga zoo to Bondi beach, most of her murals can be spotted around inner Sydney suburbs. She paints in a variety of styles and likes to draw from nature and the local environment for her inspiration.
Arina Apostolova was born and raised in Odessa, Ukraine in 1989. Arina has started her artistic journey at Odessa State Academy of Building and Architecture in 2006 where she got knowledge on fine art disciplines as academic drawing, painting, sculpture. Arina lived in China in 2019 and it has had a significant impact on her creative life and development. Her paintings have been exhibited all over China and they are housed in public and private collections. Within her own body of work, she classifies the type of painting as “Composite Realism”, because they involve elements of intense realism combined with abstract patterns and surrealistic dream-like scenes and symbolic images. In June 2022 Arina moved to Australia and she created already 7 mural projects across the country, including large scale skate park mural with local artist Mike Shankster in Queanbeyan, NSW.
‘Sevens’ is a Brisbane based artist who enjoys painting murals and creating studio works. His primarily studio practice is with acrylics and the subtle inclusion of charcoal and oil pastels. His passion for painting murals continues to grow as he explores the varying possibilities of creating larger works. His work is one of self-expression and could be viewed as both nostalgic and reflective of everyday life.
Hello My name is Edwin. I’m a Brisbane based mural artist painting murals for peoples homes, businesses or offices, using different mediums such as aerosol and acrylic.
Louan Walker is a self-taught fine artist, specialising in portraiture and realism. As the name “Pencil Head” suggests, Louan’s career as an artist began by sketching small-scale, realistic pencil portraits as a side hustle. She left the corporate world behind in 2018 to focus on her passion, and her portfolio quickly evolved to complex artworks across various mediums, including large-scale paintings and murals. Although she enjoys painting almost any subject matter, portraits will always be her favourite!
Brisbane based mural artist Jordan Bruce (Jay Beez) has been honing his skills working with aerosol and acrylics since 2012; bringing colour and life to public spaces; predominantly across South East Queensland. Jay Beez is inspired by the natural environment, the human condition, personal and spiritual enquiry and expressing and evoking emotion via his artistic endeavors. Jay Beez is co-founder of art collective, Brightsiders (est. 2016) A mural collective committed to bringing positivity to public spaces and communities. Brightsiders have worked on high profile public projects for clients such as Unity Water, Queensland Rail, Brisbane City Council and Graincorp; notably the Yelarbon silo’s in 2018 and water reservoirs at Pt. Cartwright (2016) and Kallangur (2017) Caboolture (2020) , Beachmere (2021) Casino NSW (2022). Brightsiders took part in an artist’s residency in Kathmandu in 2018, exploring the impacts of climate change; culminating in a group show at Mayneline studio as part of Brisbane Street Art Festival (2019). Brightsiders artwork has been featured in television shows ‘The Living Room’, with a multisensory wall for Hummingbird House (2017) and ‘The Great Day Out’ (2019) following their mentorship program for emerging artists with Brisbane City Council. In life Jay Beez is on a journey of self discovery – seeking understanding, balance and harmony alongside a spark of energy; his ambitions through visual art are to continue to reflect these values in an honest and engaging way.
Australian-based artist Gus Eagleton possesses a diverse skill set, spanning many creative areas and mediums. Exploring figuration through studio work and contemporary mural painting, Gus blends methods to produce a vast array of work – from small compositions to expansive murals. Gus is particularly interested in the diversity and intrigue of people. By developing relatable concepts, Gus continually challenges audiences’ perceptions of themselves. Over the years, Gus has exhibited nationwide and abroad, receiving accolades in the form of art awards and steadily producing commissioned works for private clients and corporations. Gus continues to work hard – aiming to go far beyond preconceived creative boundaries. Gus Eagleton has worked nationwide and abroad with over ten years of painting experience in the art/mural profession. He has produced artworks with Brisbane City Council, Queensland Rail, Scentre Group, Hutchinson Builders, Mirvac, IBM, Alder Constructions, to name a few. Gus holds all relevant credentials and insurance to produce large-scale paintings. He has experience with various elevated work platforms and scaffold equipment producing large-scale pieces up to 30m high and 200m long in a team. He has also enjoyed working with some of Australia’s best mural artists, assisting them with their public artworks.
Katherine Viney (she/her) is an artist, designer and muralist from Brisbane, Australia. She recently graduated from being a child to being an artist. Her work consists of mostly ducks but also other things. She is a firm believer that art is meant to be fun and accessible, which is why her work is so fun and accessible.
