About Adam

I am a Sydney-based writer, journalist, spoken word performer, musician, and painter. My diverse artistic practice encompasses writing, painting, music, and performance, often exploring the theme of landscapes and the emotional connection to places. In 2014, I completed a Master of Fine Arts at the College of Fine Arts (COFA), Sydney, and also hold a Master of Creative Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney (UTS). My academic achievements include First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Fine Arts from COFA, with a citation on the Dean’s List in 2011.

I have published three books of poetry, with “Bondi Poems” being particularly notable for its exploration of place and memory, and my novel manuscript, Blinding Sunlight being shortlisted for the Australian/Vogel Literary Award in 2002. As the frontman of the band The Aerial Maps, I have released five albums that have received extensive airplay and led to tours across Australia. I have exhibited my artwork in various galleries throughout Australia and internationally in Finland, China, and the USA.

As a visual artist, I delve into the intimate and evocative aspects of landscapes, exploring them through painting, photography, and conceptual ideas. My work seeks to capture the essence of memory and remembrance, evoking feelings of nostalgia and a visceral connection to places that embody a sense of home and belonging. These places, however, are not depicted with precise clarity; instead, they are shrouded in uncertainty and ambiguity, inviting viewers to engage with their own personal experiences and emotions. Through this exploration, I aim to create a profound connection between the viewer and the subtle, often elusive, qualities of the landscapes we hold dear.

I have a Bachelor in Fine Arts (Hons.) from COFA (UNSW) and a Masters of Fine Arts from COFA, plus a Masters of Arts in Creative Writing from the University of Technology, Sydney. I have also performed in a wide range of capacities in various bands and and worked in various forms and roles in the Australian media for over 30 years, plus as a teacher, lecturer and facilitator.

I perform regularly solo and with my band The Aerial Maps, an ensemble that has released three albums in total, the most recent being ‘Intimate Hinterland‘, plus two previous albums, ‘The Sunset Park‘ and ‘In the Blinding Sunlight‘. All three albums have met with nice reviews and response, with the band regularly playing live around the country. I also formed another band,  The Ark-Ark Birds , who released two albums, with ‘Cities of Spinifex‘ following on from their first album ‘Australia Restless‘. Known (perhaps) for my storytelling and use of vernacular language and ability to evoke landscape to tell such stories, I have performed and/or exhibited in a number of venues, galleries and spaces around Australia, China and Finland.

I have also exhibited my paintings in a number of Australian galleries, was an artist in residence at the Arteles Creative Center in Finland (twice) and is actively involved in a wide range of artistic endeavours.

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