Bronwen is a multidisciplinary artist working at the intersection of ecology and biomaterial innovation, engaging in design, sculpture, moving image, and bio-based materials. Through her practice, she aims to pave the way for more regenerative practices in urban art, demonstrating how public art projects can foster community and environmental stewardship in shared spaces for both human and non-human. 

Her works have been showcased at the Green Design Show, Melbourne Exhibition Centre, and Linden New Art Gallery. Bronwen’s work was featured in Design Fringe 2024 as part of Arts Access Victoria's "Touch Tours," which provide access for people who are blind or have low vision to experience art, fostering untapped audiences and promoting creative solutions for full and equal participation. The City of Melbourne recently engaged Bronwen to enhance the city’s artistic and cultural landscape with her proposal, “Flourish: Hemp-Fuelled Urban Oases,” which will be exhibited in 2025.


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Past

“Harvest” Series of Hemp Murals, Green Design Show Melbourne Exhibition Centre (2024)

Hemp Furniture Series

The Main Chair: Furniture Designs for “In Conversation” Series Music VenueHigh Note, Northcote (2023)

Algorithm-aided design: New modes of creative production Pratt Consortium for Research & Robotics, Brooklyn NC (2019)

    At the intersection of sustainability, innovation, and design, the hemp-based furniture represents a holistic approach to creating sculptural, functional, and environmentally responsible products. The collaboration with Australian farmers and innovative manufacturers allows for the production of beautiful, bespoke sculptural furniture items from hemp. This remarkable plant is ready for harvest just three months after being planted, and every part of the hemp plant, including the roots, can be utilized.

    The journey from ‘harvest to home’ enables involvement in the entire manufacturing process, from the plant fiber to the board processing, culminating in the innovative design and construction of furniture. This collaboration fuses bespoke design, master craftsmanship, and a deep reverence for the earth's resources. In doing so, the aim is to inspire a new era of building and living in alignment with our natural environment. By integrating hemp into the furniture and interiors sector, economic potential is unlocked through innovation while paving the way for a sustainable future where environmental stewardship is prioritized.