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Ellenie Faith
Artist Statement
Ellenie’s paintings explore the emotional resonance of still life, using expressive brushwork and a sensitive approach to light to bring intimacy and depth to familiar objects. Rooted in nostalgia and quiet reflection, her work invites viewers to pause, connect, and discover the beauty in life’s simple, fleeting moments.
Biography
Ellenie Faith Kirkman is an emerging artist from the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, working primarily in traditional oil painting. At just 18, she is quickly establishing herself as a rising talent, with a practice that blends technical skill and emotional depth. Her still life works capture the quiet beauty of everyday objects, transforming them into timeless reflections of memory and meaning. Ellenie joins Downlands under the collection of Aspire Gallery (Brisbane, Qld).
Influences
Ellenie is inspired by the subtle poetry of the everyday, objects that carry memory, evoke comfort, or spark a sense of hope. Classical still life traditions, combined with her own contemporary sensibility, guide her practice as she seeks to capture light, shadow, and emotion in a way that feels both timeless and deeply personal.
Awards
Finalist, "Petite Pieces", Aspire Glalery | 2025
Exhibitions
Affordable Art Fair (Melbourne), Aspire Gallery | 2025 Affordable Art Fair (Brisbane), Aspire Gallery | 2025 Aspects Art Show, Goondiwindi | 2025 "Petite Pieces", Aspire Glalery | 2025
