Queen, 2025

Growing up in a very unconventional household, this work deals with the memory and emotion of coming to terms with my dystopian childhood. This abstract autobiographical body of work is a reflection of my ‘shadow self’ which I felt like I couldn’t shy away from anymore, exploring the layered nuances of my upbringing and growing up in Australia in the 80s. Through this painting I explore memories and details of past events that have, until now, been forced into the background. By facing the ‘shadow aspects’ of myself traversing hurt, anger, pain, joy, trauma, optimism, humour, love and gratitude, this is a personal journey, allowing for my own restoration, repair and empowerment. Delving into the intricacies of the human condition, my work is a visual testament to ongoing self-discovery and my current practice explores the juxtaposition of stillness and movement. I draw inspiration from a profound curiosity shaped by global travels and diverse life encounters. The painting is curious in subject matter, and invites the viewer into the visual realm to decide what their relationship is to it and inform their own subjective response.

Harriet Links is an emerging artist based in Clifton Beach, Southern Tasmania. Having graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts, her artistic practice seeks to unravel the complexities of identity and explore the contemporary female experience.

Using acrylics and mixed media, Harriet transforms layers of paint, shape and mark making into vibrant reflections of her inner self, inviting viewers to contemplate their own journey within the shared human experience.

Painting full-time since 2023, Harriet’s work has graced exhibitions across Tasmania and Mainland Australia. She successfully held her first solo show in April 2024 at SOCIAL, Salamanca, Hobart. In 2025 Harriet held two solo shows at Brunswick Street Gallery and SOCIAL.

Harriet was recently selected as a finalist in the ‘Lethbridge Landscape’ Art Prize 2025, at Lethbridge Gallery, Paddington, Queensland, ‘The Next Big Thing’ Art Prize 2025 and 2024, at The Toowoomba Gallery, Queensland and was a finalist in ‘Petite Pieces’ Art Prize 2024, at Aspire Gallery, Brisbane.