Karina Sharpe

I’m a Conceptual Artist that loves colour. Admittedly, I have relationships with ideas. I garner the imaginary and I think nothing, at all, is ordinary. With a background in industrial design and mechanical engineering, I bring a unique blend of precision, flair and artistry to my works. I work across many disciplines - resulting in works built from a layering of photography, illustration, collage, assemblage and digital manipulation.

The juxtaposition of human life and nature is of particular interest to me, as are the concepts of reality, time and perception. My work is most strongly influenced by the natural world and botanical studies, which I merge with modern techniques, styles and influences from other industries such as fashion and still life editorial. I like to produce works that are colourful, high vibe and witty, with strong narratives - like Garden-fresh Wall candy. Above all else, I like to make the mind smile.

UPCOMING: The Other Art Fair Sydney, Oct 2016.

PAST: unFramed 2015: A curated ‘art in public place exhibition’ with site specific installations of artwork through the laneways and buildings around Coolum Beach, Sunshine Coast, QLD. I created a large piece on a high building that looked as if the bricks had collapsed and you could see through the gap to a different sky.