Photo: Tajette O’Halloran
I’m a poet and writer. I’m also an artist and singer-songwriter.
I live and work on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung land in Naarm/Melbourne.
My latest book In the Photograph (Giramondo) was shortlisted for the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Awards. My previous collection of poetry Aqua Spinach (Giramondo) was shortlisted for the ALS Gold Medal.
In addition to my books, which include Jam Sticky Vision and New Works on Paper, my writing has been published widely and translated into several languages.
I regularly write articles for publications such as The Monthly and The Guardian.
I wrote my doctoral thesis on the New York School poet Barbara Guest and it received a Dean's prize.
I also write and sing songs as Cornflake Sunset. My debut album is Double Portrait. From 2009 to 2015 I performed as New Archer with drummer Ian Wadley (Minimum Chips, Mick Turner).
My drawings have been exhibited and published widely.
I’m currently working on a piece of creative nonfiction, which includes photos and drawings, drafted during my Abbotsford Convent Writer's Residency.
Awards and Fellowships
Creative Australia Arts Projects, 2026
Jacky Winter Waters Artist Residency, Nov, 2025
Abbotsford Convent Writer in Residency, April/May/June, 2025
Prime Minister's Literary Award shortlist, 2024
Creative Victoria Sustaining Creative Workers grant, 2020
ALS Gold Medal shortlist, 2019
Dean's Thesis Prize, Western Sydney University, 2019
APA Scholarship, 2014-2017
Wheeler Centre Fellowship, 2013
Australia Council new work, 2012/2013
Creative Fellowship, State Library of Victoria, 2010
Arts Victoria Creation Grant, 2010
City of Melbourne & Artplay grant w/ Vicky Shukuroglou, 2008
Public Art: Eleanor Schonell Bridge, BCC, 2007
Anne Elder Award: Highly Commended, 2006
Public Art: TaP, Brisbane Water, 2006
Asialink Foundation residency, 2006
Australia Council new work, 2005/2006
Eleanor Dark Foundation/Varuna Fellowship, 2004
Arts Queensland new work, 2003