SHANE McGRATH

 Artist, Creative Producer & Project Officer

 Shane is a Melbourne based multi-disciplinary artist exhibiting and creating public art for almost two decades. His is held in numerous private and public collections both in Australia and internationally.

 Shane’s practice and research are focused on the sculptural object in its relation to performance, the social turn, contemporary publics, delegated performance, community engagement & intervention to highlight new understandings of the relationship between art culture and the audience. Through major public projects and research-based methodology Shane’s seeks to integrate vernacular culture, sporting codes, popular culture and the particularity of place.

 When not creating contemporary art projects, Shane illustrates children’s books and works in design and animation.

 Shane has lectured in contemporary art and performance in NZ & Australia, and currently works an Project Officer for City of Melbourne’s Creative Laneways Program and producer for multiple public art projects.