Art for curious people
I make art inspired by the everyday and the connections between nature, people and place.
The world gets more interesting when you look at it from different angles.
Writing for learning
Do you have a story to tell, knowledge to share or a subject you want people to understand?
I work with cultural, educational and community organisations to turn research, ideas and knowledge into learning resources, training materials, educational programs and other content that people actually want to engage with.
Samples of my work
The New Boy - film guide
Telethon in the Classroom - teacher resource
Ending Poverty - advocacy kit
A curriculum-linked study guide to help secondary students dig deeper into Warwick Thornton's film through close analysis, historical context and thought-provoking classroom activities.
A practical teacher guide for implementing Telethon’s student Ambassador program, with step-by-step fundraising support and engaging classroom activities.
A research-rich resource that brings together evidence, lived experience and practical action to help people understand poverty and advocate for change.
From Idea to Reality - feature article
Prehistoric Poop - science explainer
Space: The Final Frontier - educational supplement
A long-form magazine feature weaving interview, local history and behind-the-scenes detail into the story of a new cultural institution.
A playful piece of science writing that uses humour to explain what fossilised poo can reveal about animals, environments and life millions of years ago.
A three-part educational series created for The Sunday Times, bringing learning activities and expert content into the weekend newspaper for young readers and families.
Currently...
A little snapshot of what's occupying my brain right now.
Working on
Reading
Trying
The Art of the Blob
An Immense World — Ed Yong
Painting
I'm developing a workshop that starts with a blob and explores what happens when you add other people, strange instructions, creative constraints and a bit of psychology. The basic premise: a blob can be anything we want it to be.
A book about how other animals experience the world through senses very different from our own. Exactly the sort of book that makes me stop every few pages and think, Hang on. WHAT?
I'm much more naturally a drawer, so I'm making myself put down the pencils occasionally and figure out paint. At the moment that means experimenting with acrylics and watercolour — and learning that paint has considerably less respect for my plans than a fineliner does.
Wanna meet in your inbox?
I’ll send you new art, odd bits of trivia, things I’m working on, and whatever interesting stuff I’ve learned, noticed or fallen over lately.
Prefer to reach out directly? Email me at alex@alexkopp.com.au
