
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).
CV
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

Portrait Art Prize Finalist
Selected for Publication in '100 Emerging Artworks of 2023' a "collection of the top 100 emerging artworks, all masterfully created by talented women artists from around the globe".
Gallery Panel feature with words by Anna Curnuck, Gallery Director of Sibu Gallery; and Sophie Vander, Director, Curatorial + Co.

Leading an illustration workshop at the Gallery of Modern Art, Australia.

Public speaking at GoMA
Feature in 'Art Edit' Magazine 2022
Bluethumb Art Prize 2022 Portrait Finalist
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