Tarcis Fenech (b. 1998) is a multi-media artist working from their studio in so-called Maryborough, Victoria. Through rigorous experimentation with handbuilding and glazing techniques, Fenech creates process-responsive earthenware sculptures that retain evidence of the extreme conditions endured in the kiln: melting, pitting, cracking. Post-firing embellishment with glitter and plastic gems creates a sense of irreverent whimsy that references the aesthetics of their Maltese-Australian heritage and challenges the ideals of “good taste”. Fenech’s practice maintains a focus on spirituality, with their body of work an exploration of fantasy, ritual, and reminiscence.

Solo Exhibitions

2026 May, Where the Wild River Slips, Brunswick Street Gallery VIC

Group Exhibitions 

2026 May, Omnia Art Prize, St Kevin's College VIC

2025 September, Annual Group Show, No Vacancy VIC

2025 March, Feel Good Art Prize, Quadrant Gallery VIC

2025 January, Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery VIC

2024 December, Small Works Art Prize, Off the Kerb 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

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

2024 People's Choice Award 2nd Place, Exhibition for Ants, Unassigned 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