Julie Lynch

As an artist, I've been immersed in creativity since my earliest memories. Drawing, painting, and crafting have been my lifelong passions, nurtured from childhood and continuously evolving. It's a path I couldn't imagine deviating from. My artistic journey has been an ongoing process of observation, practice, and absorption of diverse influences. Exposure to both historical and contemporary artistic greats, coupled with personal experience and educational pursuits, has enriched my craft.

Residing near the picturesque Cooks River in the Inner West has blessed me with a daily dose of natural inspiration, from kookaburras to cockatoos and the native flora. I've cultivated my recent series using locally grown flowering gum blossoms, capturing the vibrant scarlet blooms that adorn the streets of Marrickville every January. I firmly believe that inspiration is ever-present; you simply need to pause, observe, and embrace it.

In my artwork, I infuse ceramics and textiles, each with its unique narrative. These pieces, whether wonderfully vintage or contemporary treasures, often hail from my travels. When I incorporate, say, a Portuguese bowl into a still life, it transports me to cherished memories, infusing my work with deeper significan...

2018 - Doctor of Arts, University of Sydney

2015 - Master of Arts, University of Sydney

1984 - Bachelor of Dramatic Arts, National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA)