Welcome and thank you for visiting.
I am a Tasmanian artist, independent curator, and conservationist creating contemporary abstract seascapes and botanical illustrations. Rooted in the therapeutic calm of the sea and a commitment to ocean conservation, my work is designed to bring a profound sense of tranquility to your home.
My creative process is highly tactile. Working on handmade Indian Khadi rag paper, I build layers of fluid acrylics and ink before physically stitching into the piece with both hand-sewn and machine lines. This unique approach comes from my previous life. Before returning home to Tasmania, I spent 17 years in London working as a professional milliner, where I developed a deep respect for structural form and textile manipulation.
Today, I am endlessly fascinated by the shapes of the land where it meets the horizon, and the shifting light of the water. By intersecting deep, gestural ocean tones with sharp, sewn lines and a sliver of neon pink, I bring a fresh, contemporary edge to the wild freedom of the coast.
CLAIRE CAIN
Visual Artist & Independent Curator Hobart, Lutruwita (Tasmania)
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Artist CV
Education / Training
2003 | Tafe Tasmania | Diploma in Arts - Graphic Design - Hobart, Australia
2015 | Edwina Ibbotson Millinery
2016 | Kensington College | Millinery Levels 1 & 2 - London, UK
Selected Exhibitions
2024 | Doncaster online art fair
2025 | Yes.Art! London, UK
2025 | Rituals Glasshouse Contemporary, London, UK
2026 | Clarence Open Art Exhibition, Hobart, AUS
Curatorial Projects
2025 | The Gumtree Project, London, UK
Collections
Private collections have been sold in the UK and Australia
Acknowledgement of Country
Claire Cain acknowledges the Palawa/Pakana people as the Traditional Owners and custodians of Lutruwita (Tasmania). We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and honour their deep, enduring connection to the land, skies, and the raw beauty of the Southern Ocean where this art is practiced.