Artist Biography
Claire Bear is an abstract multidisciplinary artist, her artistic practice explores themes of memory and play; she translates these concepts across both two and three-dimensional surfaces. Claire holds a Diploma in Visual Art from TAFE Queensland (2023) and is currently studying her fine art education at Griffith University's Queensland College of Art and Design.
Claire is deeply inspired by Artist-Run Initiatives (ARIs) and their role in bringing artists together to foster collaboration and creative exchange. This inspiration led her to both produce and curate two successful exhibitions, Joys of Life (2024) and A Love Letter (2024). Additionally, she has exhibited her work with Side Gallery and Vacant Assembly, further expanding her involvement within the local artistic community.
(2024) Images taken by City of Gold Coast at the Level Up End of Residency Exhibition Artist Statement
Claire Bear explores the transformation of fundamental shapes into dynamic compositions of optical, geometric forms, brought to life through luminous colour. Working across both two- and three-dimensional surfaces, her practice evokes a sense of play, memory, and visual curiosity.
Rooted in phenomenology, Claire’s work delves into the visual elements of personal memory and lived experience. Through bold geometry and vibrant palettes, she seeks to reconstruct emotional states, from nostalgia to imagination, using colour and form as conduits for sensation and storytelling. Her compositions invite viewers into a world where perception is fluid, familiar shapes shift meaning, and joy is found in the unexpected.
