Artist Statement

Cynthia Howard is a contemporary artist based in Sydney, Australia working mostly in oil paints. Her concepts come from stream-of-consciousness and either manifest as the free-flowing lines in her colourful abstract figures, or as the surrealist undertones in her realistically painted compositions. Sometimes she combines realism with her abstract figures in one concept. Cynthia Howard’s work surrounds an interest in self determination and touches on the subjects of life philosophy, psychology, and personal to interpersonal relationships. Her paintings deal predominately with the richness of our internal world and musings about how we radiate energy and intention to our outer world.  

BIOGRAPHY

Cynthia Howard (she / her) Creating art on Gadigal and Wangal land of the Eora nation.

Cynthia Howard (b. 1987) is an Indonesian-Australian artist currently working in Sydney, Australia. Keenly interested in storytelling and human relationships, she holds a Bachelor of Fine Art (Visual Art) and a Bachelor of Fine Art (Acting).

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Bachelor of Visual Art. 2007

Bachelor of Fine Art (Acting). 2015

  • At 20 years old Cynthia Howard represented Australia with her filmed live illustration work in the International Digital Art Exhibition which toured Japan, China and Australia

  • Guest Artist at the Future Beauty exhibition, Gallery of Modern Art

  • Exhibited locally and internationally

  • Curated exhibitions at Jugglers Art Space, Metro Arts, 2High Festival (Powerhouse), Brisbane Emerging Arts Festival and at Space Furniture for Indesign, Campana Brothers, and Jeffrey Bernett

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