Tess Mehonoshen

Biography

Tess Mehonoshen is an emerging visual artist, working primarily in site-specific sculpture and installation. Originally from rural Queensland, she is currently based in Te-Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, New Zealand. In 2021 she completed a Masters of Fine Art (First Class) at Victoria College of Art, receiving the NGVWA Award for her graduate installation work.

Following early career studies at Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, she attended Queensland College of Art (2011-2015) where she graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art (Honours, First Class). In 2017 she was awarded the Blacktown City Art Prize. Tess has undertaken studio residency programs at House Conspiracy (QLD, 2017), Hill End (NSW, 2018), Fremantle Arts Centre (WA, 2020) and Carss Bush Park (NSW, 2020). Her work has been exhibited interstate and internationally, and is held in both public and private collections.

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