Julie Battisti

A Bit About Me

I grew up in Melbourne, Australia and I found my love of art at school while seeking refuge amongst the coffee and heaters offered by the art department. I followed my interests at university where I completed a double degree in Visual  Arts/ International Relations at ANU.

Somehow after uni, I fell into the fashion business where I worked for 10 years. I struggle to describe the experience over these years, and while I learnt a lot and have many diverse memories, none is happier then the day I quit and decided to once again seek shelter in my studio and an art department. I completed a teaching degree and love every minute that I spend teaching and learning with students.

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More recently I have moved to a tiny town in New Zealand where I am making art full time.