The Floor Is Lava Painting

Genevieve McConnell is an emerging, Sydney based artist working across illustration, painting and ceramics. McConnell's artistic repertoire is a kaleidoscope that encompasses various genres and themes. In her illustrations, she seamlessly weaves humor into her drawings, offering an amusing exploration of human and social absurdities. Her characters and scenes often resonate with viewers, inviting them to laugh at life's imperfections while also embracing them. With a distinct, bold, stylised approach, McConnell captures the essence of life's idiosyncrasies and delivers them to her audience with a touch of whimsy. Her work becomes a celebration of the overlooked, as she transforms unusual observations, overheard conversations, unexpected interactions, and memorable phrases into engaging visual narratives. By magnifying life's quirks, she invites us to see the extraordinary within the ordinary, fostering a deeper connection to the world around us.