Crooksstudio Art24
About / Experience Summary
CrooksStudioArt24 is the creative practice of Brisbane-based artist Troy Crooks, blending sculpture, painting, woodworking, and ceramics to explore the balance between material, emotion, and philosophy. Troy’s work investigates psychological and symbolic themes through tactile form and refined craftsmanship. He has exhibited in both solo and group shows, including Abstracted (Woolloongabba Gallery, 2025) and Abstracted Thoughts (E-Block Gallery, TAFE Queensland). His professional experience includes a Metro Arts internship, a technical assistant role for the Churchie Emerging Art Prize, and collaborative work with HOTA and the Brisbane Powerhouse, developing expertise in exhibition installation, curation, and material experimentation.
Awards & Achievements
2022 – Certificate of Achievement, TAFE Queensland, South Bank (Diploma of Visual Art)
Skills
Woodworking: sculpture, furniture, and set pieces
Ceramics: hand-building, glazing, kiln operation
Studio practice: professional development, project management
Exhibition & Curation: installation, de-installation, artwork handling, gallery setup
Stage & Set Construction: exhibition and performance sets, lighting and lightbox construction, stagehand experience
Technical Skills: power and hand tools, material preparation, creative problem solving, structural design
Professional & Work Experience
2025 – Internship at Metro Arts
2024 – HOTA – Kids Take Over 2024 – Exhibition set construction
2023 – Assistant Curator – E Gallery, Various Artists, South Bank Campus
2023 – Abstract Exhibition – Assistant to Curator, E Gallery, South Bank Campus
2023 – Skullduggery Exhibition – Assistant to Curator, E Gallery, South Bank Campus
2023 – HOTA – Kids Take Over 2023 – Exhibition set construction
2022 – HOTA – Kids Take Over 2022 – Exhibition set construction
2021 – HOTA – Kids Take Over 2021 – Exhibition set construction
Experience working with Brisbane Powerhouse on stage and set builds
Collaborative teamwork in exhibitions and installations
Exhibitions (Group Shows)
2025 – ABSTRACTED, Woolloongabba Gallery, Brisbane
2025 – ABSTRACTED THOUGHTS, E Block Gallery, TAFE Queensland, Brisbane
2023 – ABSTRACT FIGURES, Fish Tank, TAFE Queensland, South Bank
2023 – SKULLDUGGERY, E Gallery, TAFE Queensland, South Bank
2022 – INTERIOR MOTIVES, Vacant Assembly, West End, Brisbane
2022 – DIPLOMA OF VISUAL ART GRAD SHOW, TAFE Queensland, South Bank
