Biography

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Seb Humphreys / Order55

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Seb Humphreys is an Australian visual artist know for his large scale mural work and Sculptures that explore the intersection of nature and modern urbanisation. As a Mural artist Humphreys is recognised for his distinctive style of transparently layered abstract paintings. He has many public works through out Europe and the Americas, as well as many successful projects over the last 15 years operating in Australia and New Zealand.​

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Utilizing many years of working with urban spaces, has more recently lead Humphreys to consultancy roles in off the plan projects. Leading creatively in the design phase of projects and finding innovative solutions to integrate public art into the fabric of urban developments. In an award winning Australian first, collaborating with JPE design studios and Convic Skateparks, the George Whittle reserve project presents a multi-functioned playground / skateable sculpture –The sculpture pays an ode to the Red Hen railcar and its significance to the street culture of the city; while infusing the structure with gnarly river red gum trunks expresses a chaotic yet harmonious intersection between nature and industry.   

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His interactive sculptural work with 'Flowbars' is a continuation of this socially engaged part of his practice. With large scale sculptures being produced as play pieces in Schools and public parks. They are having participatory outcomes that are significiantly beneficial to childrens creative and physical development.

 

for more on this project visit www.flowbars.com