Bernadette Keys is a multi-disiciplinary artist working with photography, film, writing, installation and acting. She holds first class Honours degrees in Media and Photography from RMIT University Melbourne and since 1999 has exhibited her work in Melbourne, Sydney, New York, Berlin, Vienna and Shanghai, to popular and critical acclaim.
Bernadette was the first artist to incorporate SMS vernacular into titles of art works. She has created solo and group exhibitions, films, events, books, publications and community and research projects.
Bernadette has lectured in Photography at RMIT University and Latrobe College, tutored privately, conducted workshops and been engaged as a public speaker. She has worked in film and television, radio, fashion, publishing, the music industry, NGO's, Government and community organisations.
Bernadette loves to inspire and instil collaborative working environments where new possibilities for creative expression can grow. She has worked with a variety of people including high profile artists, activists, philanthropists, cult figures, diverse cultures, children and marginalised groups.
Bernadette has been commissioned for numerous portraits and has been a finalist in National Photographic portrait prizes that have toured internationally.
Her works are in numerous private collections nationally and internationally.
Currently Bernadette is writing a novel set in Brisbane during the Bjelke-Petersen era.
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