Tarcis Fenech (b. 1998) is a multi-media artist and prophet working from their studio in so-called Maryborough, Victoria. They combine hand built ceramics with synthetic materials to bring to life the rituals and ceremonial objects from the post-apocalyptic queer utopia they have foreseen. Infused with hope, dirt, and glitter, their practice is emotionally complex and visually layered, referencing their Maltese-heritage and Catholic background.
Solo Exhibitions
2026 May, Where the Wild River Slips, Brunswick Street Gallery VIC
Group Exhibitions
2025 January, Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery VIC
2024 December, PIPES, Pink Ember Studio VIC
2024 October, Exhibition for Ants, Unassigned Gallery VIC
2024 August, Sanctuary, Brunswick Street Gallery VIC
2023 September, Pieces of Spring, Bridge Darebin VIC
Awards
2024 Runner-up, People's Choice Award, Exhibition for Ants, Unassigned Gallery VIC
Competitive Distinctions
2026 Shortlisted, National Fellowship, Regional Arts Australia
2026 Finalist, Omnia Art Prize, St Kevin's College VIC
2025 Finalist, Annual Group Show, No Vacancy VIC
2025 Finalist, Feel Good Art Prize, Quadrant Gallery VIC
2024 Finalist, Small Works Art Prize, Off the Kerb Gallery VIC
Grants
2025 Quick Response Grant, Regional Arts Victoria
2025 Quick Response Grant, City of Yarra
2025 Connected Neighbourhoods, City of Melbourne
2021 Young Creatives Lab, SIGNAL
Artistic Development
2021 - 2024 Ceramics, Bridge Darebin
2021 Drawing: Anatomy, Monash University
2020 Drawing: The Body, Monash University
2020 Drawing: Introduction, Monash University
