Bio

Coming from a Hungarian immigrant background, Brenden Kocsis is an Australian mixed media artist and poet currently based in Brisbane. His unique artistic journey is marked by a fusion of diverse influences, including his service in the Royal Australian Infantry and academic pursuits in Art History, Philosophy, and Literature.

Kocsis' creative endeavors are a rich tapestry reflecting the intricacies of his background. His art seamlessly weaves together natural materials, everyday elements, and esoteric symbolism, creating collages that serve as windows into his profound exploration of life's complexities.

At the core of Kocsis' work is a powerful symbolic language, delving into themes such as the search for meaning, memento mori, cyclical patterns, and moments of transcendence found in the ordinary facets of nature. Each piece invites viewers to contemplate the interconnectedness of existence and the subtle beauty hidden within the mundane.

Brenden Kocsis' contributions to the artistic realm extend beyond local borders, with his work gracing the pages of international arts and literature journals. Through his art, Kocsis invites audiences to join him on a thought-provoking journey, where every piece is a nuanced reflection of his diverse experiences and profound reflections on the world around him.

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Born in 1990 in Redcliffe, Australia

Resides and works in Brisbane, Australia

Education

2022 – 2023: MTeach (Secondary), Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia

2014 – 2019: BA, University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia

Selected Exhibitions:

2024, O.S.D. 2, Brisbane, Australia

2023, O.S.D. 1, Brisbane, Australia

Collections:

Brenden Kocsis features in various national and international private collections.

Publications:

Spirits in Circumambulation, OxMag, Issue 54. 2025. https://sites.miamioh.edu/oxmag/issue-54/

Charon on Styx Working Trough Lunch, Red Cedar Review, Issue 60. 2025. https://redcedar-review.com/current-issue/

Pilgrims of Apollo, Beyond Words Magazine, Issue 55, Front Cover (Germany). 2025. https://www.beyondwordsmag.com/online-store/Beyond-Words-Magazine-Issue-55-February-2025-p726410569

Pilgrims of Apollo, Glassworks Magazine, Issue 29, Front Cover (Rowan University, USA). 2024. https://www.rowanglassworks.org/read-and-order-back-issues.html

Still the Ancient of Days?, Glassworks Magazine, Issue 29, P.45 (Rowan University, USA). 2024. https://www.rowanglassworks.org/

Empire of Innocence No.2, The Oakland Review (Carnegie-Mellon University, U.S.A.). 2023. https://static1.squarespace.com/static/583382c39f7456c31d7ef247/t/6584d7c8a4bd270c47b81262/1703204809570/12_20+XLVIII+online.pdf

Empire of Innocence No.3, in Liminal Spaces Magazine. 2023. http://liminalspacesmagazine.com/while-todays-home-fires-burn-hotter-widows-continue-to-fight-fire-with-fire/