Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro facts for kids

Claire Healy (born 1971) and Sean Cordeiro (born 1974) are Australian artists who work together. They are famous for creating very large art pieces called installations. These are often so big you can walk around them or even inside them! Their art has been shown in many countries, including Japan, the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and Germany, as well as all over Australia. In 2022, they won a big award called the Sir John Sulman Prize for their artwork titled Raiko and Shuten-dōji.

Who Are Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro?

Claire Healy was born in Melbourne, Australia. She met Sean Cordeiro when they were both studying art at the University of New South Wales in 1997. They started making art together in 2001. Both artists also went on to get their Master of Fine Arts degrees in 2004.

Their Artistic Journey

Claire and Sean were part of a group that started their own art space in Sydney called Imperial Slacks. This space was open from 1999 to 2003. It was a place where artists could show their work. Today, Claire and Sean live in the beautiful Blue Mountains.

What Kind of Art Do They Make?

Healy and Cordeiro are best known for their huge art installations. They also create "site-specific" works, which means the art is made especially for a certain place. They often use "found materials" in their art. This means they use everyday objects they find, giving them a new life as part of an artwork. Their amazing art pieces are kept in important places like the Museum of Contemporary Art and the Newcastle Art Gallery.

Awards and Achievements

Claire Healy and Sean Cordeiro have won several awards for their creative work:

• 1996 The Union Steel Award
• 1997 Dr Gene Sherman Award, Sherman Galleries
• 2000 Australian Post Graduate Award
• 2022 Sir John Sulman Prize winners for Raiko and Shuten-dōji