Lena Stumpf is a painter and interdisciplinary artist living on the stolen lands of the Wurundjeri people in Naarm, also known as Melbourne. Her work oscillates between abstraction and figuration, often employing intricate layering techniques that build upon a foundation of gestural brushwork. Her paintings explore the interconnectedness of inner peace and environmental well-being, inviting viewers to contemplate their inner landscapes and their relationship to the world around them. Stumpf’s exhibition titled ‘Cookie Dough’ will open on 30 October at Rubicon ARI.
Established in 2021, the National Emerging Art Prize was created to provide an annual, highly visible national platform to identify, promote and support the most promising emerging visual and ceramic artists in Australia.