KELLY HARTLAND

With what may be described as a blatant disregard for the well travelled path, I create freely as a multi expressive artist in such ways as; exploring my philosophical/cynical side while authoring Aphorisms, outworking my OCD by way of Visual Merchandising, dressing as a melancholic Air Hostess while experimenting with sound and time while drumming in a punk rock band (Vanta Black), sanctioning my vision and hope by founding and producing collaborative projects such as the cARTel journals, acknowledging my rogue nature through street art, exploring inward motion/stagnation with: pastel, charcoal, oil or collage. My paid work is in the performing arts with CreateA.

CAROLINE MEATHREL-MACK

As an illustrator, Caroline brings a unique style and approach to her work that sets her apart from others. Coming from a graphic design background means she has a strong attention to detail, and is able to translate ideas into visually striking and meaningful pieces.

She often starts with hand drawn lines and colour digitally in Photoshop or Procreate, ensuring that she adapts her style to fit the needs of clients. If you choose to work with me Caroline will find her reliable, professional, and able to meet deadlines.

As a child Caroline was inspired to become an illustrator by the huge stacks of books and magazines that were ever-present in her home.

The second thing that inspires her work is Japanese culture and aesthetics. She left Australia for Japan in 2008 and it completely changed her worldview. Caroline loves Japanese print design, traditional architecture and fashion.

MEGAN CHAMPION

Megan is a creative manifestor and ideas machine. A vibrant and communicative leader in visual esthetics and storytelling, Megan has cultivated a career as a performing artist, creative producer, director, writer, stylist and educator. A mother of three, Megan is inspired by maternal and child development and influenced by the impact of Art on health, culture and society. As the founder of We Are Untold (coming soon) Megan strives to challenge the perception of gender bias roles and the parallel between the lack of female stories documented in history and the value of women in society.

JUSTIN BALMAIN

Justin Balmain’s research-led approach draws from visual art and narrative storytelling to create artworks indebted to the disciplines of historical and contemporary image making. He has a targeted interest in the intersection of technology and its interactions on our relationships and mediation with the world, observing our subservience to technology and the resultant objects that impose their functionality. His practice explores the strategies and function of objects at the interstice of virtual and actual space, and within the collective imagination. 

Balmain’s practice has been exhibited widely in Australia, Europe, the USA and New Zealand, and received support through the Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW, the National Association for Visual Arts, Ian Potter Foundation, Creative Victoria, Regional Arts Victoria, The Wassaic Project (New York), and he has engaged in local and international artistic partnerships and exchanges with Gertrude Contemporary, Melbourne, Parramatta Artists Studios, Enough Room for Space, Brussels, The Endangered Languages Archive, London and The Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, Marseille, France. Balmain commenced his Masters at the Otago School of Art Dunedin, New Zealand, and completing at the University of New South Wales within the School of Media Arts.

Justin Balmain’s project was also assisted by the Australian Government through the Australia Council, its arts funding and advisory body.

Justin Balmain’s project is also proudly supported by Regional Arts Victoria