From the Artist | Erica Seccombe

With a practice spanning drawing, printmaking, moving image and computational technologies, Sunshine Coast National Art Prize 2026 finalist Erica Seccombe is renowned for creating works that bridge the worlds of art, science and human experience. As an artist, educator and Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Art & Design, her work explores how observation, experimentation and creative inquiry can deepen our understanding of the world around us.

In this exclusive interview with Gallery Director Jo Duke, Erica discusses the ideas and processes behind her finalist artwork, her journey as an interdisciplinary artist, and the role drawing continues to play throughout her practice.

Drawing on more than three decades of teaching and community engagement, Erica also shares insights into how creativity can foster connection, spark conversation and bring people together. Discover the stories, influences and thinking that underpin the work of one of Australia's leading contemporary artists.