Bio

Brenden Kocsis is an Australian mixed media artist and poet. 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 endeavours reflect the intricacies of his background. His art weaves together natural materials, everyday elements, and esoteric symbolism, creating collages that serve as windows into our ‘cultural atmosphere’.

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 Biloela, Australia

Education

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

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

Selected Exhibitions:

2026, Initiation, Biloela, Australia
https://www.banana.qld.gov.au/Community-Tourism/Facilities/Banana-Shire-Regional-Art-Gallery/Exhibitions/2026/Initiation-Brenden-Kocsis

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.

Prizes:

Shortlisted for $20000 Small Scale Art Prize — Lethbridge Gallery

Publications:

The Maine Review Issue 11.2. 2025. The Morrigan Dreams of Dust. Scriabin’s Mysteries. In the Garden. Promethean Pillars.
https://www.mainereview.com/

Art Seen, Issue 17, Autumn 2025. Empire of innocence 1,2,& 3. Pilgrims of Apollo. https://www.thecuratorssalon.com/artseenmagazine

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

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

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

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

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

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

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