ShapeShifter
Book Launch
&
Artist Expo
April 26 from 2pm
Feast Studios
4/7-9 Cylinders Drive Torquay
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meetThe Artists
BAXTER
Glasgow-born, Melbourne-based
artist Baxter creates striking large-
scale murals with deep roots in urban
graffiti culture. Self-taught, he brings
uniquely innovative problem-solving
skills to diverse and challenging
surfaces through his distinctive multi-
disciplinary artistic approach.
CHICO LEONG
Melbourne artist Chico skillfully
draws inspiration from weathered
street posters and urban decay
throughout the city. With deep
roots in graffiti culture, he
transforms ordinary city landscapes
into compelling visual art that
captures authentic urban aesthetics.
DXTR
Berlin-based artist Dxtr the Weird
evolved from graffiti roots to creating
vibrant murals and innovative
commercial designs. A founding WEIRD
collective member, he skillfully balances
digital creation with physical artwork in
diverse global brand collaborations
across multiple continents.
JESSI REBEL
Wiradjuri artist Jessi Rebel creates
work reflecting her connection to
Country and culture. Living on
Wadawurrung Country, her art
explores relationships with traditional
lands and ocean while working as an
arts therapist facilitating community-
based creative projects.
MATT HARDY-BROWN
South African-born photographer
Matthew Hardy-Brown captures
unscripted moments of natural
wonder. Finding his voice after
relocating to Australia, he creates
authentic images with minimal
editing that reflect life's
unpredictability.
SAHIL ROY
Melbourne-based artist Sahil Roy blends
graffiti experience with refined neo-
abstract techniques. His layered works
capture urban landscapes reflecting time
and decay, exhibiting internationally
while transforming public spaces across
Asia, USA, and Mongolia through his
distinctive approach.
BRODY XARHAKOS
Multi-disciplinary artist Brody Xarhakos explores public space through graffiti-inspired techniques. His methodical approach examines light, geometry and transitions using mark-making that balances
spontaneity with spatial precision.
CRAIG CROSTHWAITE
Anglesea-based Craig Crosthwaite
creates award-winning landscape
photography along Victoria's Great
Ocean Road. His lifelong surfing
connection helps him anticipate
natural elements, capturing surprising
coastal moments after transitioning
from a 30-year advertising career.
JAMES DODD
Australian artist James exhibits
nationwide through dynamic painting,
machines, graffiti and thought-
provoking text-based art. His
multifaceted practice explores suburban
creativity while teaching at Adelaide
Central School and developing
innovative community arts programs.
JESSICA LEITMANIS
Jessica Leitmanis creates sculptures
using marine rope salvaged from
remote Australian coastlines. Her
distinctive works examine
environmental issues and our
relationship with space through ocean-
weathered materials that bear the
scars of their previous maritime life.
MATT HOOKER
New Zealand-born artist Mathew
Hooker works between Bondi,
France and Indonesia. A 2022
NAS graduate, he has exhibited
in France and Australia, with his
first solo show at Sydney's
Wilsons café and works in
international collections.
URSH
A versatile visual artist with a distinctive
Post-Graffiti style developed through
years of practice. Ursh’s work
thoughtfully explores rich textures from
global travels, challenging traditional
artistic boundaries through abstract
forms while continually evolving his
Melbourne-based urban art practice.
BUFF DISS
Melbourne artist Buff Diss
pioneers tape as medium,
transforming international spaces
with line-based aesthetics. His
work evolves from monochrome to
color, creating rich landscapes that
honor architecture through
deliberate use of space and form.
DAVID ‘MEGGS’ HOOKE
Melbourne muralist David 'MEGGS'
Hooke blends urban decay with
natural landscapes. A founding
Everfresh Studio member, his
environmentally-themed works have
exhibited globally and appear in
major national collections, reflecting
his unique artistic vision.
JENNA HUTCHISON
Torquay-born artist Jenna Hutchison
creates award-winning ocean-
inspired works through her
distinctive vision. Since 2016, her
intuitive mixed media approach has
generated high commission demand,
drawing from her coastal
upbringing.
LISA KING
Australian artist Lisa King creates
striking murals and fine art blending
surrealism, pop culture and classical
influences. Her dreamlike
compositions explore femininity
while transforming public spaces and
mentoring emerging artists through
collaborative international projects.
ROWENA MARTINICH
Abstract expressionist Rowena
Martinich creates vibrant color works
across public spaces and canvas. Her
immersive color-scapes attract major
clients like Nike and prominent
galleries, with projects spanning
Australia and internationally through
her distinctive artistic approach.
ZACHARY BENNET-BROOK
Torres Strait Islander artist
Zachary Bennett-Brook creates
vibrant works with dots and
linework reflecting his coastal
upbringing. His "Saltwater
Dreamtime" art explores family,
community and environment
through his cultural heritage.