Studio Flos

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.

At the heart of Claire’s practice is the figure — bold, curious and alive with personality. She builds dream-like scenes piece by piece, carefully considering each cut, colour and shadow. Sometimes powerful, sometimes tender, her figures embrace complexity, queerness and resilience, while still holding onto a sense of play and mischief. Each work feels like a captured moment in a larger narrative, inviting the viewer to pause, wonder and connect.

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.

She has exhibited with Rebirth Gallery and Oddball Gallery and has created commissioned work 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.