Zoe Freney facts for kids

Zoe Freney is an artist from South Australia. She is also a writer about art and teaches art. Zoe and her husband, Martin Freney, built Australia's first Earthship that was approved by the local council.

About Zoe Freney

Zoe Freney studied art at different schools. She earned a Diploma in Visual Art in 2005. She then got a Bachelor of Visual Art in 2006. Later, she completed a Master's degree in Art History in 2010. Today, she teaches art history at the Adelaide Central School of Art.

Zoe also writes about art. In 2017, she was one of four artists who traveled to India. This trip was part of a special program from the South Australian Government.

Zoe is married to Martin Freney, and they have two sons. They first built a house using straw bales. After that, they built something very special: Australia's first council-approved Earthship. It is called Earthship Ironbank. They rent it out for people to stay in, like a B&B. An Earthship is a special type of building. It is designed to be very eco-friendly. It uses natural and recycled materials. It also helps save energy and water.

Her Art Style

Zoe Freney is a painter. Her paintings often explore the topic of motherhood. She sometimes uses herself as a model in her artwork. Her art has been shown in several exhibitions. These include "Good Mother" and "Motherology." Her work was also part of "Labors: An Exhibition Exploring the Complexities of Motherhood" in Ohio, USA, in 2018.

Awards and Prizes

Zoe Freney has been recognized for her art many times. She was a finalist in several art competitions. These include the Heysen Landscape Art Prize in 2018. She was also a finalist for the Prospect Portrait Prize in 2017. Other finalist spots include the Fleurieu Biennale in 2018 and the Emma Hack Art Prize in 2017. In 2000, Zoe was a joint winner of the first Queen of Clubs Art Prize.