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.
@MCRT.Studio are two artists (Maxim Chikanchi and Rozelle Tan) who met at the University of the Arts London and have been working together to create visual art for the last nine years. Their murals, installations and artworks have been exhibited worldwide in London, China, Sydney, Melbourne, and the hometown of Brisbane. In the past year alone, @MCRT.Studio’s work has been exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery, Canberra, The Outdoor Gallery in Edison Lane, and the Brisbane Powerhouse as part of the Brisbane Portrait Prize. The duo’s artistic style is figurative, employing collage elements to convey a narrative of their experience and the world around them.
Wellborn is an indigenous Ngarabal/Celtic artist, culture and expression are an integral part of who he is.
The name Wellborn comes from his father’s Welsh heritage and means firstborn son and young warrior. It is also another way of saying his birth name.
Self-taught Wellborn comes from humble beginnings. From an isolated and small country town Wellborn and his craft were something that clearly developed over time, with every endeavor only bringing him closer to his goal, of self-discovery and connection. Most of his life expression has been his shield yet through music and Visual arts have grown into an element used for connection rather than isolation. Wellborn strives to convey how he sees reality and the effects of colonialism on his country and his culture.
“Whether you see tragedy or beauty in my work all depends on the individual.”
Loretta Lizzio is a painter, illustrator, photographer and all-around creative artist whose work adorns walls and galleries throughout Australia and beyond. She has been creating and making art ever since she can remember, but after a life-changing accident and adjusting to motherhood, she has learnt to draw on her experiences, both good and bad, as inspiration for her artistic pursuits. Loretta’s ethereal works capture the viewer’s imagination with their intimate nature, passionate colour and detail.
JESWRI (pron. Jess-Rye) is a contemporary multifaceted Gadigal artist of the Eora Nation. Born and raised in Sydney; now living in Naarm. He’s known for his large-scale street art & exciting brand collaborations such as Apple, Netflix, Kia, Dell, Converse, Adidas, Playstation and most recently became co-founded the fastest sell-out NFT project in Australia, ‘Keyboard Warriors Internet Care’ – 8888 individual artworks sold out in 30 seconds.
Before devoting his practice to art; JESWRI lived as a graffiti writer, designer and commercial art director but now currently running and operating one of Melbourne’s most exciting new art galleries; ‘Honey Bones Gallery’ as well as co-founding an artist focussed advertising agency, ‘Wall Lords’ where they partner with/mentor emerging artists to install painted advertisements for big name clients across 3 major cities, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane.
Jess is currently working on his 4th gallery exhibition supported by Creative VIC, where he opens the dialogue about mental health and the effects of trauma across generations. The show is entitled ‘Dancing In The Dark’.
Sarge Jhorgenson is a Brisbane based multidisciplinary artist, author and poet. His paintings and murals are bright, bold and colourful, often depicting stylised coastal landscapes or bushland scenes that reflect Queensland’s unique flora. With an impressive oeuvre spanning over twenty-five years, he has exhibited in several countries and had many successful solo shows and group exhibitions. ‘Art keeps me grounded and quietens the noise’
