Sunshine State of Mind
Queensland is a place of pristine beaches, tropical islands, and colourful corals so it is no wonder why it is known as the Sunshine State. Queensland artists have a limitless source of inspiration from their sunny home state, so we’ve compiled select works with some of the most exciting contemporary Queensland artists.
Curated by Sarah Newton
About the Curator
Sarah Newton
Sarah Newton is an artist and curator based in Melbourne. Born in Perth, she completed a Bachelor of Arts from Edith Cowan University. In her undergraduate studies, Sarah focused on and developed her practice as a painter and printmaker. . In 2017 she moved to Victoria to complete her Masters' studies in Arts Management from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology, she graduated with distinction in 2019. Sarah is an active member of the arts community in Melbourne, frequently visiting exhibitions and was a guest judge for Mission to Seafarers annual Art Prize in 2018.
