Art as portal. Myth as mirror.

Both as anchor.

Abstract paintings and sculptural talismans holding myth, memory, and meaning.

Art is a living mythic language

Rooted in over two decades of art practice and guided by a trauma‑informed, ecological and mythic lens, my works emerge at the meeting point of memory, material, and transformation. Each painting and sculpture invites reflection and re‑enchantment, functioning as talismanic companions for thresholds and seasons of becoming.

Influenced by ancestral stories, sacred sites, and the more‑than‑human world, my practice seeks to rekindle awe and deepen connection, offering collectors pieces that carry both quiet depth and enduring presence.

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About

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Claire Lefebvre (she/her) lives and works on Wurundjeri Land in Naarm/Melbourne, australia. She has held numerous solo exhibitions in Naarm, Regional Victoria and Sydney since 2013, and has been included in group exhibitions in Melbourne, Albany (WA), Regional Victoria and Sydney since 2009. She holds a Masters of Fine Art (with Distinction) from the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology (2014) and a Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting) from Monash University (2006).

Claire has been a finalist in the OMNIA Art Prize, Hornsby Art Prize, Albany Art Prize, and M Collection Award and in 2014 won the RMIT Alumni Award. She has completed directed and self-directed artist residencies in Barcelona (ESP), Naarm / Melbourne (AUS), Merimbula (AUS) and most recently was Artist-in-Residence and program participant with collaborator Zoltan Fecso for the Winter Wild Festival in Apollo Bay (AUS) in 2021 and 2022. In 2023 Claire and Zoltan launched their ongoing project 'What Artists Eat'. Her latest solo exhibition “Mythic Ground: New Stories for Old Lands” debuted on August 2nd, 2025.

On Collecting Art…

Buying artwork can feel like a right of passage. My artworks are created slowly, by hand, using archival materials, months of layering and over 20 years of research and development.

My work isn’t designed to “match” a space, it’s designed to deepen it. The pieces are not just wall décor, they are companions for life. See them as future heirlooms.

Payment plans (2–3 instalments) are always available to make collecting easier, so just email me to discuss.

Not all works are large and many sculptures and smaller pieces are designed for shelves, desks, and intimate corners. Larger works often become the centrepiece that transforms a room.

When you purchase, you’ll receive simple guidance for hanging or placing each piece, and I can recommend professional installers in Melbourne if needed. Sculptures are free-standing and adaptable.

Many collectors begin with a smaller piece or sculpture to live with. When the right work calls to you, larger pieces become anchor points for both space and personal story.

You need art that feeds you.

For me, art isn’t a luxury, it’s lifeblood. Every piece I create is made to bring the sacred back into your everyday space. Transform your space with a piece that speaks to you.

How To Collect My Work

  • PURCHASE OUTRIGHT

    Simply add your new artwork to your cart and proceed to payment. Delivery is free Australia-wide (for paintings only).

    PAYMENT PLANS

    All artworks can be reserved with a 30% non‑refundable deposit. The remaining 70% is payable in three equal monthly instalments via secure Xero invoices. Once the final payment is received, your artwork will be shipped or ready for collection.

    How does the process work?

    • Select SECURE YOUR ARTWORK and checkout.

    • Pay the deposit, we’ll email you a payment plan schedule within 3 business days.

    • Xero invoices will arrive monthly and can be paid online by card or bank transfer.

    • Your artwork is kept safely for you during the plan and released after the last payment.

    Is the deposit refundable?

    No, deposits secure your chosen artwork and are non‑refundable. This ensures the piece is held exclusively for you during the payment plan.

    Can I pay it off sooner?

    Yes. You’re welcome to pay the remaining balance early, simply reply to your invoice and we’ll adjust the schedule for you.

    When will my artwork ship?

    Artworks ship once full payment is received. Shipping is free Australia-wide (for paintings only).

    Do you offer longer payment plans?

    At this time, payment plans are set to three months to keep the process simple and grounded.

  • Once full payment has been confirmed, we will be in touch to arrange your free delivery (for paintings only). All paintings arrive ready to hang via their stretcher bars.

  • Care notes + mythic story about the work are included

Ready To Begin?

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CV

Claire Lefebvre (b. Naarm / Melbourne 1984) 

Education 

Master of Fine Art, with Distinction. RMIT University (2014) 

Bachelor of Visual Art. Monash University (2006) 

Selected Additional Education

Mentoring for Gifts: Nature’s Apprentice / Claire Dunn and Jon Young (2023)

Trauma-Informed Yoga & Embodied Social Change, Yoga for Humankind, 100 hours (2021)

Introduction to Yin Yoga, Yoga Australia, 50 hours (2017)

Gita International Gold Diploma of Yoga Teaching, 900 + hours (2007) 

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Exhibitions 

Solo Shows 

Mythic Ground: New Stories for Old Lands (2025)

‘Lush Layer Light’, ODCE. Melbourne (2018) 

‘Awe Is What Moves Us Forward', Alternating Current Art Space. Melbourne (2017)

'United States of Curiosity‘, Red Gallery. Melbourne (2016) 

‘Luminous Numinous‘, Tinning Street. Melbourne (2016) 

‘Claire Lefebvre – New Work’, Sidecar Gallery. Melbourne (2013)

Selected Group Shows 

OMNIA Art Prize, Melbourne VIC (2024)

‘Coast to Coast’, Saint Cloche, Paddington, NSW (2022) 

‘Valley’, with Zoltan Fecso, The Project Space, Apollo Bay, VIC (2022)

St Kevin’s Art Show, Melbourne, VIC (2019) 

Ode to Elma / Surface 122 Pop Up Showroom. Melbourne VIC (2017)

‘Commencement - Gloss over Rawness', WestEnd Art Space. Melbourne (2017)

'Red Stocking', Red Gallery. Melbourne VIC (2016) 

‘Hornsby Art Prize’, Wallarobba Arts and Cultural Centre. Hornsby NSW (2015)

‘Albany Art Prize’, Carol Petterson Hall. Albany WA (2015) 

‘For the Love of Colour’, Gallerysmith Project Space. Melbourne VIC (2015)

‘Frank Society’, Conduit Gallery. Melbourne VIC (2014) 

RMIT MFA Graduate Exhibition, Melbourne VIC (2014) 

‘Real Delirium’, N/A Gallery. Melbourne VIC 2014) 

‘M Collection Award’, (Shortlisted), Gallerysmith. Melbourne VIC (2014)

‘Abstraction’, 100th Gallery. Melbourne VIC (2012) 

‘Art Town 2012’, Stonnington Council. Melbourne VIC (2012) 

‘Expressions’, Malvern Town Hall. Melbourne VIC (2012) 

‘Belle Arti’ Prize, Chapman & Bailey. Melbourne VIC (2009) 

‘Postcards from Tomorrow’, Toyota Community Spirit Gallery. Melbourne VIC (2008)

Monash University Bachelor of Visual Art Graduate Exhibition. Melbourne VIC (2005)

‘We Don’t All Paint’, Monash University. Melbourne VIC (2004) 

‘Friends of Romania’, Villa Maria. Melbourne VIC (2003) 

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Prizes 

OMNIA Art Prize, Finalist (2024)

St. Kevin’s Art Prize, Finalist (2019) 

Hornsby Art Prize, Finalist (2015) 

Albany Art Prize, Finalist (2015) 

RMIT Alumni Award, Winner (2014) 

M Collection Award, Finalist (2014) 

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Commissions & Collections 

Emera Law, Melbourne

Melbourne Indie Voices, Melbourne

Foster Nicholson Lawyers, Melbourne

Westminster Lawyers, Melbourne 

Various Private Collections (Australia, Europe and UK) 

Residencies, Festivals, Facilitation & Speaking

Art Incursion at Brunswick East Primary School (2024)

Group Facilitator “Creative Practice”, Melbourne University CCC x Breakfast Club, Melbourne VIC (2024)

Panel host and facilitator ‘Pantry Study: Multicultural Melbourne’, North Gallery, Melbourne VIC (2024)

Live Interview with musician Francesca Gonzales, Testing Grounds, Melbourne VIC (2022)

Live Interview with musician Yeo, Testing Grounds, Melbourne VIC (2022)

What Artists Eat Podcast with Zoltan Fecso (2023 ongoing)

Winter Wild Festival Public Artwork (Soundwalks with Zoltan Fecso), Apollo Bay, VIC  (2022) 

Back Lake Residency, Merimbula, NSW (2022) 

Winter Wild Festival Artist in Residence, Apollo Bay, VIC (2021) 

Terazza del Sol Residency, Barcelona, Spain. (2011) 

MFA Symposium. Major Project Presentation. RMIT School of Art and LaSalle College  of the Arts, Melbourne (2014)