Kirsten
Dunkley
Kirsten Dunkley - Visual Artist - Melbourne, Australia
My work is an investigation into memories and connection, exploring emotion and boundaries and how these elements present to me visually. In my art practice I predominately use mixed media abstraction to create both 2D and 3D works.
I enjoy working intuitively and use a lot of layering techniques to produce raw, organic and personal pieces that have a fragile dreamlike quality underpinned with a textural boldness that make you want to reach out and touch them.
I’m influenced by my environment and am inspired by the composition, shapes and textures especially those found in decay, both in natural and manmade objects and structures. I use an earthy, muted colour palette and materials such as wire, rust, fabric and printmaking that tie in with my feelings on the subject matter.
Instagram: @kirstendunkley_art
EDUCATION
2021 CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts - Northern College of Arts & Technology
2019 CUA51115 Diploma of Visual Arts - RMIT
2018 CUA3115 Certificate III in Visual Arts - Northern College of Arts & Technology
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2021 At Sea - Southern Buoy Studios, Mornington.
2020 Truth Be Known - Incub8r Prahran
2019 Femina Extravaganza - Black Cat Gallery, Collingwood
2018 Linden Postcard Show - Linden Gallery, St Kilda
2018 Small Works Prize - Brunswick Street Gallery, Brunswick
2018 St Lukes Colourmen - Palette Show, Tacit Gallery, Collingwood
2016 Small Works Prize - Brunswick Street Gallery, Brunswick
2005 Linden Postcard Show - Linden Gallery, St Kilda
2004 Port Art “Inspired by” Group Show - Port Art Gallery, Port Melbourne 2004 Port Art Group Show - Gasworks Art Gallery, Albert Park
AWARDS & RESIDENCIES
2021 Residency at Mas els Igols, Pènedes, Spain (postponed due to COVID-19)
2004 1st Place People’s Choice Award, 2nd Place Di Jackman Memorial Art Prize,
Port Art Group Show