Meet the artist
Stacey is a Melbourne based photo artist whose art is influenced by her own journey through motherhood.
After a successful career in fashion and visual communication Stacey returned to life behind the lens in 2019. Calling on the skills she developed during her years completing her Bachelor of Applied Science (Photography) at RMIT University, Melbourne.
Stacey has become well known for her painterly blooms that unfold in a tank of water. Using specialised photographic techniques combined with her artistic prowess Stacey captures the spontaneous rush of colour creating mysterious and ambiguous works of art.
The chaos of everyday family life inspires Stacey’s documentary style portraiture. Capturing the little moments in time that we don’t realise how much they mean until they have passed.
Stacey's work has been exhibited in group shows, featured in public art displays and published, in print and online, in international art and fashion magazines.
“As far as I’m aware, I am the only breastmilk photographer in the world, which is not a bad title to hold!”
photo @bornonawednesday
PUBLICATIONS & INTERVIEWS
Jane By The Grey Attic, Issue 8, The Seeds Inside
Jane's Open Call 2020
Almost Real Things, Artists to Watch, October 2021
Mamahood blog, https://ommlabel.com.au/blogs/news/tandem-breastfeeding-story
The Makers Story, https://themakersstory.com/all-articles/stacey-harley-uses-breastmilk-to-capture-abstract-art-pieces
Women United Art Magazine, Special Edition, 2023
Women United Art Magazine, Issue III
7 News Australia (live), 14 March 2023
Creatives on the Couch, airing TBC
EXHIBITIONS
The Postal Lane Pop Up Gallery, Melbourne GPO, December 2020.
Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick Street Gallery, January 2022.
Ilford CCP Salon 2021, Centre for Contemporary Photography, Fitzroy, January 2022
Shop StART 2022, Moonee Valley, Spring/Summer 2022/2023
Dare to Dream, Group Exhibit (Virtual), 14 April - 14 May 2023
AWARDS
Women United Art Prize 2022
Finalist. Photography and Printmaking Category