Stephanie Quirk

About

In my life and my art I pursue the sublime. I’m drawn to awe-inspiring landscapes - climbing mountains, trekking deserts, walking rivers. I find connection in these experiences and use the power of art to help us to form a stronger understanding of ourselves and our place in the world. Making collaborative, participatory, educational and immersive public artworks, I bring my experiences of the sublime to create moments of pause, initiate connection to place and self, and spark curiosity.

I’m an emerging artist based in Illawarra (Dharawal country). My career spans local, Sydney, and international exhibitions, and I thrive working in community engagement projects, painting, and site-specific installation. I use radiant colours to imbue my work with playful vitality, reimagining and activating public spaces.

I’ve undertaken a Bachelor's (Hons) and a Master's in Fine Arts from Sydney College of the Arts, as well as a Master's in Education from the University of Technology. I currently teach at a Montessori School.

My art practice whilst initially focused on audience engagement through immersive installations, has more recently shifted to encompass community engagement, as I combine the explorations within my personal art practice with the passion and experience from my teaching career.