Hello, I'm Gimara

I'm a visual artist, storyteller, adult workshop facilitator and researcher.

Latest

Coming Soon: Solo Exhibition

Date • November–December 2026
Venue • CQ University, L1 160 Ann Street, Brisbane City

Stay tuned for further details.

Pending Publication

All will be revealed soon.

My Practice

My practice spans the globe betwixt England and Australia, where I have exhibited and led art workshops. Today my studio is based on a wee Queensland island. My works reflect my immediate environs from the muted colours of England to the vibrant hues of the Capricornia Coast. Often I place myself into immersive spaces to transform my state and work.

Through a multi-disciplinary visual arts practice and storytelling, I investigate subjects and 'scapes that affect me. My art moves between observation and imagination.

Drawing is seeing My visual practice is rooted in drawing, which includes painting and printmaking.

The way I visualise the world has been influenced by my scientific career within a variety of organisations, including the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew, FSA (Civil Service), Kings College London, University of Queensland, CSIRO.

Inherently autobiographical, you'll find traces of my experiences within my art, including: relationships, the curiosities I gravite towards, a life between two continents, and heritage. My collections appear initially often divergent due the variety of materials I use, but these common threads remain. While I've experimented with many techniques, my core is drawn to the most tactile processes.

Well-being and balance are important to me as we are multifaceted creatures, so my creations reflect that. Ritual observance often begins before I even pick up a tool, though I sometimes intentionally don't embrace it.

Beyond the studio, I'm also the founder of an online Art Book Club that brings creatives across the globe together to reflect, connect, and exchange ideas through conversation and shared reading (Art Book Club in the News). As an arts consultant, I have contributed to national museum programmes, supporting inclusive, innovative approaches to audience engagement and institutional change.

Whether I'm leading workshops, consulting, or creating new works; I value connection, exploration, and play. Enjoy exploring my website.

Selected Grants, Awards & Professional Development

2024 | Monotype-Monoprint Workshop (AUS)

Funding: Regional Arts Development Fund (Queensland), Rockhampton City Council, Capricornia Printmakers Inc.
Outcome: Developed and delivered a sold out regional workshop series for beginners.

2021–2022 | Metal Artist Programme (UK)

Funding: Metal (Artists' Network)
Outcome: Funding towards practice with professional mentoring by K. Genever.

2021 | Storytelling for Artists (UK)

Funding: AxisArt
Outcome: Received specialized training in narrative techniques for visual practice and published work to Social Art Library

2019 | Digital Skills for Museums (Erasmus+) (EU)

Funding: Erasmus+ Programme (EU) & Mu.SA an EU-wide Network of museums, universities, training providers and cultural organizations
Outcome: Received digital literacy training designed for museum professionals.

2018 | Arts Award Advisor Training (UK)

Funding: The Royal Opera House Bridge & Hertfordshire Music Service
Outcome: Certified Advisor for 'Discover and Explore' & 'Bronze and Silver' levels; Arts Awards

2012 | Sculpture Techniques & Exhibition (UK)

Funding: The Sand House, Art's Council England Lottery, Invest in Doncaster, Success in Doncaster
Outcome: Technical training culminating in a public exhibition in South Yorkshire.

2008–2010 | Professional Art Development (UK)

Funding: CIDA (Creativity and Innovation Company)
Outcome: Intensive mentorship in drawing and painting with P. Stanyer, (MA, RCA; The Artworks) and marketing with M. Cameron.

Endorsement: "...Gimara is very versatile when it comes to using materials. She has a very open, deliberate, and methodical approach to her work, which allows her to explore, and reflect upon her ideas with inventiveness..." - PW Stanyer MA (Royal College of Art) - 2010

Spotlight

November - December 2026: Visit my solo show at CQ University Campus, Brisbane City

Work with me

Hire me

I base my rates on professional industry fee schedules such as the Artists Union England and NAVA (AUS). You can view the specific categories below:

New Work
Speaking and Presentation
Research and Development
Freelance

This will provide you a helpful understanding of costs before contacting me for a tailored quote. If you wish to hire me to run workshops tailored for adult learners, please visit DuncanRice Studios for further information.

A life between the UK & Australia

My artistic journey began in earnest while working on a research project at King's College London (KCL, UK), where I took anatomical photos with a microscope and made visual notes. As my art practice developed, I was sponsored by the Creative Industries Development Agency (CIDA). This sponsorship included the opportunity to study a tailored visual arts programme at Artworks (UK): a structured drawing and painting curriculum that dealt comprehensively with the creative, analytical and observational acts of drawing and painting under the mentorship of Peter Stanyer MA (RCA).

I received instruction in clay and stone sculpture at City Lit, London. I secured an opportunity to train and exhibit in sand sculpture techniques funded by The Sand House, Arts Council England Lottery, Invest in Doncaster and Success Doncaster. I view my work with textiles as another sculptural form. I studied draping and patternmaking at University Arts London (UAL): Central St Martins (Granary Square, London, UK).

My interest in printmaking began through an extracurricular school activity. Later, I received training in etching at the Royal Drawing School, Japanese woodcut printmaking at Morley College and wood engraving at the Slade, University Arts London (UAL). I earned an undergraduate certificate in Creative Non-Fiction Writing from the Cambridge University (UK).

Professional Affiliations & Networks

Australia

Capricornia Printmakers Inc. – Member of a regional printmaking collective based in Rockhampton, Capricornia Region, Central Queensland. Contributions include: participating in exhibitions, serving on exhibition committees, digital outreach & facilitator of print peer group meetings.
Art Matters – Member of a local artists' collective based in the Gladstone Region, Central Queensland. Involved in gallery activities.

United Kingdom

a-n (The Artists Information Company) – Former member of the UK's primary professional body for artists, providing access to industry resources, legal advice, and policy advocacy.
International Association of Art (IAA/AIAP) – Past member of UNESCO-affiliated global network, connecting practice across borders and cultures.
The Museum Association – Former member of UK's leading professional body for museum practitioners, reflecting expertise in curation and public engagement.
Digswell Arts Trust – Print Group – Past member of a specialist collective dedicated to printmaking and artist development.
Arts and Health Hub – Former co-facilitator of artists' peer group meetings.