Lomographa Vestaliata (White Spring Moth)

Starr’s work is inspired by his time living at Katoomba surrounded by the vast Blue Mountains National Park, where one can sense the natural and complex systems of life operating all around us. Systems that have been evolving and growing since the beginning of life on this planet. The Covid-19 lockdown has shown how these systems are vibrant and opportunistic, either through the virus that identified a ready and vulnerable host and the natural environment responding quickly to the sudden withdrawal of the human presence.

Starr’s series of digital paintings are sensual, esoteric and vibrant.

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Studio+Gallery+Projects was established by Steve Starr’ to operate from his studio at Lennox Street Art Studios. Studio+Gallery+Projects focus is to utilise the studio as a place of work and public engagement. Like many other creatives, we are thinking out side the traditional parameters of how to run an art practice as a business.

While Steve's primary focus is on digital collage, photography and painting and his practice now extends to curatorial projects. In addition to his art practice, Steve (aka Thompson) is a published author, curator and heritage specialist with over 20 years of experience in the arts and cultural sector. Steve has published many books, essays and web exhibitions on Australian art, photography and social history. Steve teaches Arts Administration (Museums & Galleries) at Tafe: Ultimo campus.

Steve was educated at East Sydney Technical College, The University Sydney, University of the Arts London and UNSW: Art & Design and lives in Elizabeth Bay, Australia.