Kirsten Baade
Most Recent Affiliation(s):
- Queensland University of Technology
ISEA Bio(s) Available:
ISEA2024
Kirsten Baade is a highly skilled and passionate creator based in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her work extends across a diverse range of mediums, including large-scale sculptures, electronic art, light art, murals, and illustrations.
Kirsten’s artistic vision is characterised by the creation of beautiful and quirky objects and environments, bursting with vivid and colourful expressions. A particular fascination with lighting technology drives her to explore its creative potential fully. When conceptualising her projects, Kirsten places significant empha-sis on the physical and material properties of the technology she employs.
With a Bachelor of Engineering (Mechatronics) from the University of Queensland, Kirsten’s educational background provided her with problem-solving skills and the ability to translate her artistic visions into tangible realities. Over time, she has gained extensive experience in creating large-scale public art projects, often integrating electronics and lighting to enhance her artistic endeavours. Notably, Kirsten has a strong background in working on site-responsive projects. She is currently pursuing a Research Master’s degree at Queensland University of Technology, focusing on kinetic light art and interaction design.
Kirsten’s passion for creating vibrant and imaginative art is evident in her high-quality public works pro-duced for renowned organizations such as Vivid Sydney, Curiocity Brisbane, Queensland Children’s Hospital, World Science Festival Brisbane, BIGSOUND Festival, Brisbane Outdoor Gallery, QUT Sus-tainability Week, SWELL Sculpture Festival, Brisbane City Council, Gold Coast City Council, Cur-rumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, Brisbane Canvas, Taco Bell, and more.
