About

Claudio Kirac

With his head in the clouds and his feet planted firmly on the ground, Kirac’s work investigating themes of nostalgia, shared experience and joy.

Known for his bold use of color and expressive mark-making, he explores these themes through layered and energetic abstract paintings and portraiture, often drawing inspiration from nature, landscapes and gardens, as well as pop culture and the everyday.

Over a career spanning 25 years, Kirac's work has found a home in prestigious collections including HOTA Home of the Arts, the National Library of Australia, the New York State Library and Louis Vuitton Asia Pacific, as well as in private collections worldwide.

Recently, he was selected as the Jumbled Art Superstar (2024), recognised as a finalist in both the Harden Landscape Prize (2024) and The Darling Portrait Prize (2024), and featured in HOTA’s Gold Coast Triennial: Here & Now.

Alongside his work as an artist, Kirac enjoy speaking at various events, sharing his love for the creative life. You might have seen him speak at events like Semi-Permanent (BNE), AgIdeas (MEL), and Analogue/Digital conferences, as well as delivering keynote speeches for AGDA, the DIA, and Apple.