Claire Cassidy, aka Studio Flos, is a queer painter and paper-cutting artist creating contemporary folklore with attitude.

Drawing on mythology, folk art symbolism and the rituals of modern life, Claire’s bold figures live in dreamlike worlds, exploring strength, intimacy and queer belonging, with a dose of curiosity, humour and unapologetic self-expression.

Using paper as her primary medium, Claire creates unique layered artworks that blur the line between painting, collage and sculpture. Every element is meticulously cut, painted and assembled by hand, creating works where texture and shadow become as important as the imagery itself.

Claire has long been fascinated by scherenschnitte, the traditional folk art of paper cutting, inspired in part by a delicate paper-cut artwork made by her grandmother. She has for the past decade developed her own contemporary take on the age-old craft, bringing it into a bold, colourful world of folklore, modern references and personal symbolism.

From fine art and illustration to murals and installations, Claire loves bringing ideas to life in unexpected ways. Got a wild idea, a empty wall or an interesting project in mind? Let’s make something good.

Claire has exhibited widely and created commissions and content for Australian Design Centre, Inner West Council, Frankie Magazine, Peppermint Magazine, Made590 and Officeworks, among others.

Claire is currently available for collaborations and commissions, please get in touch via the commissions form or email hello@studioflos.com.

For wholesale or commercial enquiries please contact Claire via email.