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Renee Kire is a sculptor and installation-based artist living and working in Meanjin/Brisbane. Her practice aims to respond to the historical feminine and masculine dichotomy within visual arts by occupying space in untraditional ways. Often feminizing harsh geometric forms through patternation, adaptability, and evidence of the handmade; she uses material investigation to reject the static qualities of conventional sculpture.

In 2022, Kire graduated with Honours in Visual Arts from the Queensland College of Art, where she also previously completed her undergrad with a double major of sculpture/ jewellery and small objects. Solo exhibitions include L in the chat at Grey Street Gallery 2022 and Be there or be square at Metro Arts 2023. Kire has participated in a number of group shows across Australia, in venues such as Brisbane Powerhouse, Buxton Contemporary, PICA, Artisan, and Pop Gallery.

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