Bio

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Mia's paintings explore the symbolism of sexuality and human desire in cinema through still life food imagery painted onto stretched fabric. Drawing from histories of still life and food symbolism, the work examines how metaphors in cinema are used to convey concepts of sexuality, gender, and sexism. 

 

At a time when symbolism and metaphor are able to orchestrate societies perception of sexuality and desire, through painting I analyse the role of food as a symbol in cinema, providing a nuanced approach to the way we use metaphors.

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Mia is currently a student at Griffith University/Queensland College of Art and Design studying a Bachelor of Visual Arts. Mia works as a Visitor Services Officer at Home of the Arts (HOTA) on the Gold Coast/Yugambeh Language Region. Mia’s most recent exhibition was a group show at QCAD’s Webb Gallery, Warm Apple Pie, which explored the impact of language through metaphor.  

 

 

Artist CV

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Education

 

Bachelor of Visual Arts -  Griffith University/Queensland College of Art and Design

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Solo Exhibitions

2024, Appetite for Metaphor: 3/3 Studio (Gold Coast) (6 November - 16 November)

 

Group Exhibitions

2024, Collective Dream Council: Woolloongabba Substation (Brisbane) (17 November)

2024, Beyond: Griffith Grad Show (Brisbane) (24 October - 30 October)

 

2024, Warm Apple Pie: Webb Gallery (Brisbane) (30 January - 10 February)

 

2023, Just for Fun: 3/3 Studio (Gold Coast) (9 December)

 

2022, The Second Rising: Grey St Gallery (Brisbane) (4 July - 17 July)

 

Experience

 

Home of the Arts (HOTA): Visitor Services Officer 

04/2022 - current​

 

Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM): Front of House Position 

2023​

 

Griffith University Art Museum (GUAM): Gallery Installation 

2023​

 

Public Mural Group Projects

2022-23

• John Reid Pavilion, Brisbane/Meanjin

• Griffith University Nathan Campus N12 Building, Brisbane/Meanjin

• 31 Duncan Street, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane/Meanjin