I live in Melbourne, however I spent my childhood growing up in Ocean Grove. I still feel happiest when I’m at the beach. I’m trained as a graphic designer and I currently work as Design Director at a Melbourne based design studio. Our studio works on strategic design projects within the built environment. Everyday we work on solving complex design problems to create better environments for people. I love being able to use my brain whilst making things look good. Collage has always been a great way for me to disconnect from the computer and use my hands. It’s completely different from my work as a designer, but the principles of form, colour, composition and texture cross over. I use collage as a form of sketching to explore ideas. I ride my bike everyday. I try really hard to make collages at my desk but I always end up working on the floor. Meredith Earls’ solo exhibition A Balance of Opposites is on view 13 September – 7 October 2018. See here for a full exhibition listing.
