Orchestrating a Cultural Renaissance

"Leaders need to be clear and decisive but they also need to be collaborative." – Katrina Sedgwick

Once a child actor in Peter Weir’s The Last Wave, Katrina Sedgwick OAM has evolved into one of Australia’s most visionary cultural leaders – a creative conductor choreographing the $1.7 billion transformation of Melbourne’s Arts Precinct as CEO of Melbourne Arts Precinct Corporation. Her career spans founding the Adelaide Film Festival, leading ACMI into a bold new era, and shaping national arts strategy at the ABC and on arts boards. With her ensemble-honed collaboration skills, Sedgwick is redefining how cities connect people, culture and place – proving that the arts are central to civic identity, economic vibrancy and creative futures.

(Published Qantas' Travel Insider – January 2026)

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Shamanic Healer

Portraits group show, Brick Lane Gallery, London – April 2016.

Tara Fischer is a pioneering tantric healer who integrates mindfulness, spiritual awakening, and somatic practices to guide individuals towards deep healing and self-discovery. Through her work, Fischer encourages people to reconnect with their inner selves, cultivate conscious relationships, and embrace the transformative power of love and self-acceptance. By blending ancient practices with contemporary healing techniques, she has become a leading figure in the wellness space, helping individuals achieve emotional, mental, and physical balance.

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Pushing Paint

“Here’s to you kiddo!” (2023) Oil on canvas, 45cm x 60cm

For me, abstraction is a starting point. I naturally find myself pushing paint into something recognisable, the strokes become more intentional as the artwork forms. Days of troweling and scraping away at a portrait that celebrates deep love, connection and respect – an energetic marker of welcome to our space. It's a constant reminder that the only way to thrive is to be yourself.

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