ABOUT

Lorraine Biggs is a visual artist currently working in Tasmania. Originally from West Australian she moved to Tasmania in 1993 to undertake post-graduate studies at the University of Tasmania in Hobart ...and stayed.

Painting and drawing make up the major portfolio of her work although she explores sculpture, photography and design projects. Widely exhibited and with her work in many collections around the country such as Artbank, Art Gallery of WA, many universities and hospitals her main focus is the natural world where she explores diverse ecosystems through detailed works. Project based works can take two or three years with immersion into forest, coastal or weather themes often researched through residencies. She has been commissioned for many projects including a diverse range of Art for Public Building projects in Tasmania. She enjoys collaborating with artists from other disciplines particularly musicians and writers.