Guy Fredericks

Guy Fredericks is a multidisciplinary artist whose deep love of nature and animals drives a practice that is at once playful, joyful and urgent. Working across painting, drawing and sculpture, Guy creates richly coloured and carefully observed depictions of the natural world that draw attention to the growing threat of climate change.

A Studio A artist, Guy moves confidently between acrylic, watercolour, graphite, soft pastel, papier-mâché and ceramics. His practice has continued to expand through opportunities including a scholarship with the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio, a residency at Canberra Glassworks and a year-long mentorship with painter Laura Jones.

Guy’s work has been recognised through several major art prizes and presented at venues including the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, Sydney Contemporary and NSW Parliament. Through his evolving practice, Guy invites audiences to share in his fascination with the natural world while considering what may be lost if it is not protected.

Introduce yourself!

Hi, I’m Guy Fredericks. I am an artist at Studio A, and I like to paint, draw, and make sculptures.

I started doing art at my old school Warrah, because I found it fun painting and drawing, then I applied to go to Studio ARTES after school. In 2018 I started working with Studio A.

In 2023 I was awarded a scholarship with the Tom Bass Sculpture Studio, and still attend once a week. This year is the third time I’m a selected finalist for The Northern Beaches Environmental Art and Design Prize exhibition.

What are you working on right now?

At the moment, I am working on botanical painting in acrylic paint on wooden boards, and canvas at Studio A, and a howling wolf sculpture at Tom Bass.

Who or what inspires you?

I have deep love for all animals, leaves and flowers.

Have you faced any challenges in your career? How have you navigated them?

One of the main challenges is, without Studio A, I wouldn’t be able to sell my artwork. It’s pretty much all thanks to Studio A for helping me.

How can the arts sector become more accessible for everyone?

Public art programs. Some more public art programs would make it more accessible for everyone.