Australian Artist | Nicole Steenhof

"I am interested in the Indian Ocean as a site of intersection of fragmented experiences and a multiplicity of histories"

Nicole Steenhof

Artist

Bachelor of Arts (History, International Politics), UWA
Postgraduate Certificate (Fine Arts), Curtin University - Current

Nicole Steenhof is a visual artist currently working with painting and sculpture based in Boorloo, Perth. Propelled by an interest in ocean studies, Steenhof works towards an embodied painting process, alert to sensations beyond sight. Her sculpture work is made from found and post consumer items, concentrating on form and connection to histories of oceans.

In her latest collection, she is developing ideas on how we engage with the agential life of the sea with tenderness, to relearn connection. The works encourage an intimate notice and imagination for life within climate crises. She is inspired by deep ecology to realise that you cannot grieve over what you do not love.

"I am exploring the idea of being a body of water among and within bodies of water"

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 Awards
2024 November      Finalist, City of Melville Art Awards
2024 October          Finalist, Castaways Sculpture Award, Western Australia
2024 July                  Winner of Emerging Artist, Royal Art Prize for Landscape
2024 May                  Finalist, City of Rockingham Art Awards
2023 October          Highly Commended Finalist, Castaways Sculpture Award, Western Australia    2023 July                    Finalist, Mandurah 9x5 Exhibition
2022 October           Judges Mention Finalist, Castaways Small Sculpture Award, Western Australia
2022 October           Finalist, South Perth Emerging Artist Award
2020 May                  Winner of Local Artist Award, City of Rockingham Art Awards
2019 September      Finalist, Melville City Art Awards
2019 May                  Winner of Local Artist Award, City of Rockingham Art Awards
2019 March               Finalist, Mandjar Art Award
2018 July                    Finalist, Cossack Art Award
2018 June                  Finalist, Mandorla Art Award
2018 May                   Finalist, City of Rockingham Art Award
2018 March               Finalist, Mandjar Art Award
2017 September       Finalist, South Perth Emerging Artist Award
2017 May                   Highly Commended Emerging Artist, City of Rockingham Art Award
2017 February           Finalist, Mandjar Art Award
Exhibitions
2023 September      Art in Place group show. Atrium Exhibition Space. Curtin University. 
2022 – 2023              Artist contributor to NEXTDOOR 247 Gallery, Palmyra
2021 October           Tidemark group show, Rockingham Arts Centre
2020 March              Dear Rosa solo show, Arts at Fremantle Church, Fremantle
2019 November       Think Art group show, Thorpe St in Rockingham
2018 November       Drift group show, Rockingham Arts Centre, Rockingham
2018 October           Solwara solo show, Feld&Co, Myaree
2017 October           Live Artists group show, Henry on 8th, Maylands

Contact

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With regards to commissions, I would love to hear from you. Previously, I've created commissions for the passing away of a loved one, or a celebration of a life or a new season, and also as a connection to home for those living away. It is such an honour for me to be involved in the process of commemorating moments through art. Please send me an email with your enquiry and I can provide you with more information. 
A big heartfelt thank you for showing an interest in my art, practice and visiting this site.
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