In the Studio

Meet Brigitte

Brigitte is an accomplished contemporary artist whose work explores the intricacies of the human experience through a unique fusion of charcoal drawing, textiles, and mixed media. Based in Sydney, Australia, she draws inspiration from her multicultural heritage and her extensive travels across the globe, weaving stories of identity, emotion, and connection into every piece she creates.

Awards

Brigitte’s talent and dedication to her artistic practice have not gone unnoticed. She has been honoured with several awards that reflect her contributions to the art world:

  • Artist Residency – (2023)
    Artist Residency- Studio Panicale. Northern Tuscany, Italy. 2023; 5 week residency.

  • Australian Representative Award – (2024)
    Art Connects Women International Exhibition. Dubai, UAE. Under the patronage of UNESCO.

Each award underscores Brigitte’s commitment to pushing boundaries, both in terms of technique and storytelling.

Publications

Exhibiting artist & Curator

2024- Art Connects Women - ZeeTV Dubai, UAE

2023- I am you, Interview at Florence Biennale 14th Edition

2023 - ‘I am you- Individual and collective Identities in Contemporary Art and Design’ Florence Biennale 14th
Edition, Catalogue

2023 - Contemporary Drawing Biennale Catalogue- Polish Art Foundation

2016- Splitting Sides- MOP Projects

2014- Light and Shadow: A collaborative exhibition between established architects and emerging visual artists

2014- Beyond a Thousand Words, a Slide Show

2013- A Transposition of Space - Part 2: Lucid Dreaming - Part 3: Food For Thought” (International

Exchange with Concord Gallery, Los Angeles)

The Torch - Bankstown Newspaper ed. Mariam & Jane at BYDS; “Rats Let Loose For Diverse Art Exhibition”
August 7th Wednesday 2012. p7.

Current Exhibitions & Curatorial Projects

2025: “Art on Loop”, Digital Exhibition at the Holy Art Gallery, Tokyo, Japan

2024: "Secret Sitters, A Collaborative Exhibition between Strangers", Good Space, Chippendale

2024: “Art Connects Women”, Zee Arts Gallery, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Past Exhibitions & Curatorial Projects

2023

2023: "I Am You", Florence Biennale 14th edition, Florence, Italy

2023: “Contemporary Drawing Biennale 2023”, No Vacancy Gallery, Melbourne

2023: "Secret Sitters, A Collaborative Exhibition between Strangers", Good Space, Chippendale

2009-2016

2014: “Light and Shadow, A Collaborative Exhibition between established architects and emerging artists”, Verge Gallery, Redfern

2014: “Beyond a Thousand Words, a Slide Show”, Verge Gallery, Redfern

2013: “Beyond a Thousand Words, a Slide Show”, Verge Gallery, Redfern

2013: “LOST; Leichardt Open Studio Trail – Art Month”; Pseudo Space, Leichardt

2013: “A Transposition of Space - Part 2: Lucid Dreaming - Part 3: Food For Thought” (International Exchange with Concord Gallery, Los Angeles)”; Verge Gallery, Redfern

2012: “Graduation Show” Sydney College of Fine Arts, Rozelle

2012: “I Smell A Rat”; Bankstown Art Centre Gallery, Bankstown

2012: “The Junk Show”; Little Fish Gallery, Newtown

2011: “Emerging artists”; Ded Space Sydney College of Fine Arts, Rozelle

2010: “Fashion Show”; Our Lady of Lebanon Youth Centre, Harris Park

2009: “Fundraiser”; At The Vanishing Point, Newtown

Brigitte’s work continues to evolve, with upcoming exhibitions and projects that push the boundaries of both her medium and her themes. Stay connected to see where her artistic journey takes her next!

Explore Originals

More About Brigitte

Vibrant and thoughtful artist, Brigitte Gerges, creates an experience and journey through her work. Gerges is an Australian artist that Identifies strongly with her Lebanese heritage being born as part of the first generation in Australia in 1992. She has curated, co-curated, and exhibited at Florence Biennale 24th editionin Italy,represented Australia through Arts Connects Women 7th Edition under the patronage of UNESCO Middle East, to Verge Gallery and Bankstown Art Centre in Sydney, Concord Gallery Los Angeles, and among many more MOP Gallery.

In 2018, while selling her artwork on an international platform, Gerges extended her studies, adding a Master of Education (secondary studies) from Western Sydney University to her existing tertiary education - Bachelor of Fine Arts and Masters of Curatorship at the University of Sydney. In 2023, Gerges returned from an artist residency in Tuscany, Italy to Sydney to continue her artistic practice and resume her teaching position. Her current work, Global Citizens (Emote Edition), explores the female gaze through the use of charcoal drawing and textiles to represent ten women from numerous countries: Australia, Bosnia, Herzegovina, Italy, Lebanon, New Zealand, USA, Vietnam, and Zimbabwe. Each woman presents a different gaze that is universally recognised by all audiences. Gerges wanted to highlight the emotional spectrum that one may feel in a day, depicting the common experience among strangers from different parts of the world.