Theresa Sapatra
Biography
I am a multidisciplinary artist based in Brisbane (Meanjin). I have been interested in art for as long as I could remember, but for most of my life, I didn’t let myself take it seriously. Somewhere along the way, I came to believe I wasn’t especially creative and that idea stuck for a long time. In recent years, I’ve started to create again and made the decision to step back from the finance world in 2024 to pursue my desire to create work that feels meaningful and true to me.
I was drawn to the vibrant and energetic feelings that urban environment evokes and started creating artwork using ink and watercolour. I see buildings and urban settings as more than just a backdrop. I also enjoy bringing the seemingly mundane objects and people’s interaction to life.
I studied visual arts at Queensland TAFE to further develop my skills. My art is shaped by the mix of cultures I’ve lived in. I often fill out my journal with sketches of simple objects and find myself working through the small, personal stories we carry. Memories, dreams, and everyday moments that leave an impression. These things tend to surface in my art, sometimes in ways I don’t expect.
I bring in everyday objects and places that mean something to me in my work. They speak of my story. My practice currently focuses on experimenting with minimalist, semi-abstract, and abstract landscapes in watercolour. I’ve grown to embrace the medium’s fluid, unpredictable nature to distill scenes to their essential forms, while exploring how colour and gesture can evoke memory and emotion. I also enjoy experimenting with different mediums and seeing where they take me. My hope is that my work connects with my audience through quiet contemplation and reflection.
Curriculum Vitae
Personal Details
Brisbane based
Email: hello.graphit@gmail.com
Instagram: @graphit_ink
Education / Training
2025 – Digital Graphic Design Certificate, RMIT (in progress)
2025 – Certificate III in Visual Arts, Queensland TAFE
Professional Membership
2025 – Member, National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA)
Group Exhibitions / Shows
2025 – Incognito Art Show, The Garden Gallery, Royal Botanic Garden, Sydney
3 artwork on show (all sold on the opening weekend)
Grants / Awards
2025 – Finalist, Foot Square Competition, Aspire Gallery Brisbane
Collections
Private collections in Brisbane and Sydney
2024 – current – Creative Designer & Content Contributor, Amanda Gascoigne Consulting
2023 – current – Marketing & Communications, Karlaya Accounting and Business Advisory