Simone Griffin joins 1301SW

1301SW has announced the representation of Simone Griffin, an artist whose work delves into the intersection of personal history and Indigenous culture. Originally from Murgon, Queensland and now based in London, Griffin’s practice explores her connection to the Koa, Wangan, Jagalingou, and Wakka Wakka peoples, the traditional custodians of South East Queensland.

Griffin’s unique approach combines abstraction and figuration, employing a distinctive dot technique with an industrial airbrush to create both controlled and spontaneous marks. These marks, soft yet bold, carry topographical and cosmic overlays, offering a visual language that bridges the elemental processes of nature and the human psyche. Through her work, Griffin investigates the relationship between her heritage and the Western artistic canon, fusing worlds both practically and conceptually.

Griffin has exhibited widely across Australia and internationally, including in Portugal and the United States. A finalist for prestigious awards such as the Wynne Prize (2023) and the Ravenswood Australian Women’s Art Prize (2021), Griffin’s art continues to garner recognition. She completed her Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honours) at the National Art School in Warrane/Sydney in 2014.

She will present her debut solo exhibition with 1301SW in the second half of 2025, following her participation in the Melbourne Art Fair 2025.

Visit the 1301SW website for more information.