the ocean speaks a
language we all understand

The works in Stef's 'Luminescence' series are inspired by the colours and beauty of the Southern Ocean along Victoria's rugged coastline. Through these works Stef aims to evoke the visceral and ephemeral experience of being immersed in the ocean.

Stef Harris is a Melbourne (Naarm) based emerging artist. Completing a Bachelor of Visual Arts Stef discovered a particular interest in natural paints and experimenting with unconventional surfaces and painting tools. Painting as a form of meditation Stef's works are an exploration into the realm of abstract landscapes. Through her deeply emotive connection to colour as the expression of an inner language, she translates the experiences of a particular place and time into form. She creates highly saturated surfaces through the gradual building and blending of stains, washes and pigments on raw canvas, linen and silk creating movement, depth and emotion. Her works are an invitation to the viewer for moments of reflection and introspection. The last 3 years of Stef's practice has been dedicated to the development and refinement of her unique artistic process working with a staining technique on reclaimed cotton and raw linen surfaces. Stef held a successful first solo show in May 2024 in Melbourne. Her work is held in various private and corporate collections both within Australia and internationally.

*Please note artwork will not be shipped until after the 2024 Finalist Exhibition which ends in mid-October 2024.