Claire Cassidy, working under the name Studio Flos, is a queer artist based on Gadigal Land.

Claire works almost entirely with hand-cut paper, creating bold and intricate compositions bursting with colour, shadow and texture. Every element is meticulously cut, painted and assembled by hand to create work that feels joyful, modern and unique.

Claire builds dream-like scenes piece by piece, carefully considering colour and shadow. Sometimes powerful, sometimes tender, her work embraces complexity, beauty and resilience, while still holding onto a sense of play and mischief. Each work is an opportunity for the viewer to pause, wonder, connect and smile.

Claire is heavily inspired by the discovery of her grandmother’s delicate scherenschnitte — traditional paper cut crafts saved from when she was a child. Claire became fascinated with the art of paper cutting, which she has evolved into a fresh, playful style that brings a modern twist to the traditional craft. She is also inspired by folk art, mythology, sapphic yearning and the moon.

Claire enjoys creating fine art as well as illustrations, murals and installations, If you have a collaboration in mind please reach out!

Claire has exhibited with Rebirth Gallery and Oddball Gallery and has created commissions and content for Frankie Magazine, Peppermint Magazine, Made590 and Officeworks, among others.

Originally from London, Claire has called Australia home since 2012 and now creates from her Marrickville studio.

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

Claire is also a founding member of Lucky Duck Collective, presenting and curating In Full Bloom - A Queer Art Exhibition.