STARR

Starr is a celebrated Australian Magical Realism artist whose distinctive and emotionally resonant work has been shown in solo and group exhibitions around the world for over 25 years. Since graduating from Queensland College of Art in 1994, Starr has built a resilient and dynamic career, marked by a long series of solo exhibitions across Australia, Europe, Asia, and the United States. Her work is currently held in permanent and private collections internationally—including a dedicated display at La Nouvelle Eve in Paris. Many of her collectors have followed her artistic journey for more than 30 years—a testament to her creative consistency and enduring appeal.

Fusing the fantastical with the contemporary, Starr’s vibrant canvases explore themes of femininity, wonder, movement and emotional connection. Her expressive brushwork and colour-rich palette give her paintings a dreamlike, cinematic quality—inviting the viewer into a world where ballet dancers, fairytale figures, and urban skylines coexist in spirited harmony. Her ongoing “Alice in Wonderland” series exemplifies her skill in interweaving narrative and symbolism with painterly flair.

Starr’s work has been described as theatrical, romantic, and unapologetically bold. Her visual style resonates strongly with collectors looking for meaning and magic. Her art is not just to be seen—it is to be experienced.

Living on the outskirts of Brisbane and being surrounded by nature, not only inspired Starr to create her own magical garden wonderland for her menagerie of animals, but has also allowed her artistic imagination to flourish.

EDUCATION
Bachelor of Visual Art – Fine Art Queensland College of Art, Griffith University (1990–1994)

SELECTED AWARDS
Finalist – Lethbridge 10,000 Small Scale Art Award (2016–2019)
Finalist – Brisbane Rotary Art Prize (2015, 2016, 2017, 2019)
Winner – Art 57 Sydney (2011)
Finalist – Tattersall’s Landscape Art Prize (2009)
Winner – Minister’s Award for Excellence in Art (1989)

PRESS REVIEWS
Starr’s work has been widely reviewed in both Australian and International media for its originality, bold visual language, and imaginative depth. Marie R. Pagano (Gallery & Studio, New York) praised her “vigorous New Wave sensibility and pop attitude.” Her work continues to captivate both seasoned collectors and new audiences alike.