Cynthia Breheny
Cynthia Breheny was born and educated in Tasmania, Australia. She has a Bachelor of Architecture from The University of Tasmania and a Certificate IV in Visual Art from the Canberra Institute of Technology. After graduating, she worked as an architect in Canberra. Her significant achievements include winning The University of Canberra Best Childrens’ Information Book prize for ‘Inside Canberra’ in 2013. Cynthia is a practising visual artist, who has developed fine drafting and observational skills to a high degree. She is interested in artwork that gives pleasure, incorporating familiar pre-used objects re-used in unexpected juxtaposition. She aims to help conservation of the natural environment by creating appropriate artwork that informs.