What is COSMICA’s Exhibition? 

“COSMICA’s Exhibition is our signature mixed-medium showcase celebrating music, art, and the human condition. Born from the themes behind our Exhibition album series, this event brings together local musicians and visual artists for a night of genre-blending performances, collaborative energy, and creative connection. With a small art market and live sets from COSMICA and special guests, it’s more than a gig—it’s a celebration of community, expression, and everything that makes us human.” – Teah Biviano, COSMICA creator

I was lucky enough to be asked to conduct the artist interviews for this event where I got to meet and talk to the artists that will be featured in the show and take some photos of them on film. Unfortunately not ALL artists on the lineup were able to be met with and photographed so we have just a selection of the artists featured below. Click each artists name to be taken to the interview.

Grab your tickets for Cosmica Exhibition Vol 2 now here

Milk Before Bed? – Band

A question that should be pondered over at least once in someone’s life. This Gold Coast/Brisbane based band are a mixed bag of fun and energy and land somewhere in the hemisphere of alt rock.

“We could never write a concept album unless the concept was chaos.”

Lisa No License – Burlesque and drag performer

You may have seen her iconic Brisbane public transport ‘go card’ costume online or even at the beat megaclub. Don’t ask her to drive, she doesn’t have a license, does she care? no!

“I get to choose what it is. I get to choose what may been mundane to everybody else, but I choose what I love.”

Junkyard Cards – Artist

Utilising recycled and secondhand materials, coming from of love of junk journaling and op shopping, Isla turned this ‘Junk’ into pieces of art. Creating bookmarks, cards, framed poetry and more, you can find the beauty in anything if you just look for it.

“Art isn’t about being the best, it’s about bringing out your emotions and putting it onto page, song, words. It’s about being creative, it’s not about being the best”

The Artist Times – Artist

Jarrod Gildea is a multimedia artist who works with many mediums and platforms. His inspirations for his work can be within relationships, politics and social matters.

There’s never the perfect time to sit down and start a piece. You can be a bit too careful sometimes, you just gotta go for it – get messy. “

Inkii Eyes – Artist

Paintings brought to life by psychedelia, colour, emotion and life! Fairies, childhood stories and femininity are often motifs in Meryn’s work, even using blue lights and UV activated paints.

“It’s a way of expressing how I feel and it’s fun to just paint something cause you feel like it.”

Lucas Ciechanowski – Comedian & storyteller

A vulnerable, honest and fun storyteller, comedian and writer. Lucas shares personal experiences, connects with people through theses stories and empowers others.

“I’m doing it for the queer community, for the people who’ve lived these experiences,. My performance is not for everybody, but it is for somebody.”

Lady Powerz – Artist

Zara’s love of art has always been with her. Exploring themes of women’s rights, divine feminine energy and the complexities of being a woman through original artworks and upcycled apparel.

“Art and creativity and storytelling are a huge part of who I am.”

Freak Nasty Productions – Film makers

Get your freak on with Freak Nasty’s independent horror films that will surely scratch that itch in your brain for fans of old Hollywood horror. Now throw in some comedy, make it camp and you have Freak Nasty.

” I miss when films felt like it was a big group of people coming together to cobble something together, I miss that feeling where its held together by love and glue.”

Heartlocker – Band

Gaga meets Linkin Park – this trio is one to watch! Blending modern and vintage influences to serve up a healthy dose of rock pop.

“Our musics deep, but really fun .”

Isaac James – Creative director

Film, fashion, creative direction, what can’t Isaac do?! Isaac boasts a passion and drive to create and tell important stories that matter whether that be through the small screen or fashion.

It’s important to pick stories that resonate with you. To know my true value in a project I need to be super passionate about it.”