Monika Morgenstern

Monika Morgenstern, a contemporary visual artist born in Germany and currently residing on Ngarrindjeri Country in Strathalbyn, South Australia, is recognised for her in-depth exploration of colour and her unconventional approach to various materials and media. Morgenstern’s formal education took place at the Adelaide Central School of Art, where she gained a Bachelor of Visual Art with Honours in 2014. In 2021 she received an independent makers Arts SA grant, where she acquired expertise in using glass as a medium, and a Guildhouse Catapult mentorship. In 2022 she received an Arts South Australia fellowship in which she explored colour as a mystical material, pushing the boundaries of her work. Her work has been shortlisted in various art prizes and is held in many private collections.