ABOUT LUKE
Luke Conroy is an interdisciplinary artist from lutruwita/Tasmania, currently based in The Netherlands. His work navigates the interplay between socio-cultural narratives and ecological contexts, employing humor and irony as vital tools for critical reflection and engagement. By utilizing an ever-evolving multimedia practice—encompassing photography, digital art, video, sound design, animation, textiles, and installation—Luke creates immersive experiences that resonate with both personal and collective stories.
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With a background in sociology (Universtiy of Tasmania, Australia, 2013), Conroy approaches his art as a form of storytelling deeply rooted in research, observation, and co-creation. He draws inspiration from his immersion in diverse cultural and environmental settings, having engaged with communities across fourteen countries. This engagement fosters a two-way dialogue, allowing for the exchange of insights between himself as an 'outsider' and the 'insider' community members.
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The seductive use of color and playful surrealism permeates Conroy's creations, inviting viewers to engage with complex issues of our time. Conroy's projects reflect a commitment to exploring themes of identity, the climate crisis, colonial histories, and the social impacts of technology. He is passionate about making contemporary art accessible to varied audiences, often creating works in non-traditional venues that emphasize community involvement and collaboration.
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Conroy’s previous projects have been successfully awarded exhibitions, grants and funding from international organizations, including Creative Europe, The European Cultural Foundation, Mondriaan Fonds (The Netherlands), The Creative Industries Fund NL (The Netherlands), Film Fund NL (The Netherlands), The Consulate General of the Netherlands, The Italian Ministry of Culture, Goethe Institut, Arts Council Malta, Cultuurfonds (The Netherlands), International Film Festival Rotterdam (IFFR), Arts Tasmania (Australia), Australia Council for the Arts, Stroom Den Haag (The Netherlands), Eye Filmmuseum (The Netherlands), LINZ FMR (Austria), CultuurSchakel (The Netherlands), Viborg Kunsthal (Denmark), Hošek Contemporary (Germany), Ministry of Culture of Karelia (Russia), Municipality of Plovdiv (Bulgaria), Filmboard Karlsruhe (Germany), Artist Residencies Enschede (The Netherlands), Takt Berlin (Germany), IDENSITAT (Spain), CYENS Centre of Excellence (Cyprus), Pier-2 Art Center (Taiwan), Hong-gah Museum (Taiwan), DOK Leipzig (Germany) and DMZ Docs (Korea).
Conroy’s digital art is represented by ArtPoint, based in Paris, France
Currently Luke’s focus is on a variety of collaborative projects with the Dutch audiovisual designer and visual art Anne Fehres. To download a C.V. of our work as a duo, click here.