Artist Profile
Lindsey Collier is a Brisbane-based artist, photographer, and creative professional whose practice explores connection, memory, identity, and storytelling.
With a background spanning fine art, photography, digital imaging, and creative production, her work has been exhibited, published, and recognised through industry awards, academic achievement, and community-focused creative projects.
Includes artist statement, biography, exhibitions, awards, publications, and professional experience.
Education:
2017-22 Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Bachelor of Visual Arts (Painting major)
2013-16 Griffith University, Queensland College of Art, Bachelor of Photography (Creative Advertising major) - transferred to Bachelor of Visual Arts
2012 Mission Australia, Certificate IV in Small Business Management
2011 Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Diploma in Photoimaging
2010 Southern Queensland Institute of TAFE, Certificate IV in Photoimaging
2008 University of Technology, Gardens Point, Bachelor of Design (Landscape Architecture)
Awards & Recognition:
2021 Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Visual Arts, Griffith University
2013 Griffith Award for Academic Excellence, Bachelor of Photography, Griffith University
2012 Darling Downs Vocational Student of the Year, Finalist, Queensland Training Awards
2011 Silver Award Portrait Category - AIPP Queensland Professional photography Awards
Silver Award Illustrative Category - AIPP Australian Professional Photography Awards
SQIT Student Graduate of the Year, Diploma in Photoimaging
2010 SQIT Syd Owen Trophy for the Certificate IV in Photoimaging Student Graduate of the Year
Queensland Student folio of the year - Australian Institute of Professional Photography
Exhibitions & Performances:
2022 “Finalists Exhibition” Behlau Murakami Grant Art Prize 2021 – Webb Gallery, QCA, Brisbane.
2014 “West 35th and 8th” QCA Photography New York City Tour – The Hold Artspace, Brisbane.
2013 “Brief Encounters.” Collaborative performance, Empire Theatre, Toowoomba.
“Happy Birthday To Me” – Collaborative exhibition – QCA Gallery, Brisbane.
2011 “Cannonball Charity Ride 2011.” Solo Exhibition, Pittsworth Regional Art Gallery, QLD.
Publications:
2015 Taylor, Brad. “EB Cross Country Adventure Ride 2015: Bucket List Ride.” published by DEBRA Aus.
2014 Taylor, Brad. “EB Cross Country Adventure Ride 2014: Villians and Vineyards.” Published by DEBRA Aus.
2013 Taylor, Brad. “Travelling across the wide Brown Land.” Australasian Dirt Bike Magazine, Jan. Ed., pp. 220- 224.
2012 Raymond, Rob. “A Stanthorpe Sketchbook.” Artist published photo book.
---. “Flood Tribute.” Highlife Magazine, Autumn Ed., p. 40.
---. “TAFE students impress with eight nominations.” The Chronicle, July 26, p. 40.
---. “Locals head to Perth on Cannonball Charity Ride.” The Pittsworth Sentinel, Mar. 21, p. 6.
---. “2012 Cannonball Charity Ride” The Pittsworth Sentinel, Apr. 18, p. 5.
Collier, Lindsey. “Cannonball Charity Ride 2012- Paradise to Perth.” Self-published photo book.
2011 ---. “Photographic Memories.” The Pittsworth Sentinel, Nov. 2, p. 5.
Collier, Lindsey. “Cannonball Charity Ride 2011- Bribie Island to the Barossa.” Self-published photo book.
Iedema, Craig. “Bribie to the Barossa- Cannonball 2011.” Trail Bike Adventure Magazine, No.41, pp 38-42.
Silcock, Alistair. “Garden Delights.” The Pittsworth Sentinel, Sept. 21, pp. 1-5.
2010 ---. “Students capture imaging awards.” The Chronicle, Dec. 31, p. 39.
Professional Practice & Experience:
2025-Now Founder & Creative Director, Wild Orkadia, Brisbane.
2024-26 Senior Production & Print Lab Technician, Silver Rose Photography, Brisbane.
2022-24 Production Lead & Photoshop Lead, Leading Image Resource Centre, Brisbane.
2019-21 Senior Production & Print Lab Technician, Silver Rose Photography, Brisbane.
2017-19 Production Manager, Silver Rose Photography, Brisbane.
2013-17 Digital Lab Technician/ Photographer, Silver Rose Photography, Brisbane.
2011 Digital Lab Technician/ Photographer/ Photo Restoration, Owens Studio, Toowoomba.
Photography and Photo Editing Program Lecturer, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba.
Community & Volunteer Contributions:
2015 Official Photographer, EB Cross Country: Bucket List Ride, Start/End at Alice Springs via Broome, Lake Argyle, Bungle Bungles & Tennant Creek.
2014 Volunteer at Photoville Festival, Dumbo, New York City.
Official Photographer, EB Cross Country: Villains & Vineyards, Darling Downs to Hunter Valley.
2012 Official Photographer, Cannonball Charity Ride, Hope Island to Perth via Great Australian Bright.
2011 Volunteer historical photo and negative restoration with SQIT, Sandy Barrie’s Collection, Toowoomba.
Official Photographer, Cannonball Charity Ride, Bribie Island to the Barossa Valley via Alice Springs.