BIOGRAPHY
Simon Beuve is a French/Australian artist originally from Normandy. In 2000 he discovered the graffiti movement and moved to Paris to immerse himself in the heart of the French urban art scene. He now lives and works in Melbourne, creating murals and paintings.
Simon’s work has evolved from the street onto the canvas with a gestural and abstract aesthetic, exploring the essence of city life, the urban environment, and its impact on society. His practice is deeply tied to time — both the fleeting nature of marks left in public space and the restrictions of time he places on himself in the studio. These self-imposed limits create a sense of urgency and physical intensity, forcing immediate decisions and raw, gestural responses. This process mirrors the spontaneous energy of the street, where work is often made under pressure and within constraints.
Inspired by overlooked details and layers in the urban landscape — what others might dismiss as mistakes — Simon captures and translates these ephemeral signs of life into paintings, collages, and assemblages. They become the foundation of emotion and energy in his work, offering an abstract record of movement, tension, and presence.
Simon has presented his work in solo and group exhibitions, publications, and street art festivals worldwide. Since his first solo exhibition in Melbourne in 2015, he has dedicated most of his time to studio practice, honing his aesthetic and exploring the conceptual basis of his work.
Alongside his own practice, Simon is passionate about fostering self-expression in others. Through workshops, collaborations, and mentorship, he continues to expand his artistic path while inspiring the creative journeys of others.
Simon Beuve is a French/Australian artist originally from Normandy. In 2000 he discovered the graffiti movement and moved to Paris to immerse himself in the heart of the French urban art scene. He now lives and works in Melbourne, creating murals and paintings.
Simon’s work has evolved from the street onto the canvas with a gestural and abstract aesthetic, exploring the essence of city life, the urban environment, and its impact on society. His practice is deeply tied to time — both the fleeting nature of marks left in public space and the restrictions of time he places on himself in the studio. These self-imposed limits create a sense of urgency and physical intensity, forcing immediate decisions and raw, gestural responses. This process mirrors the spontaneous energy of the street, where work is often made under pressure and within constraints.
Inspired by overlooked details and layers in the urban landscape — what others might dismiss as mistakes — Simon captures and translates these ephemeral signs of life into paintings, collages, and assemblages. They become the foundation of emotion and energy in his work, offering an abstract record of movement, tension, and presence.
Simon has presented his work in solo and group exhibitions, publications, and street art festivals worldwide. Since his first solo exhibition in Melbourne in 2015, he has dedicated most of his time to studio practice, honing his aesthetic and exploring the conceptual basis of his work.
Alongside his own practice, Simon is passionate about fostering self-expression in others. Through workshops, collaborations, and mentorship, he continues to expand his artistic path while inspiring the creative journeys of others.
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
• 2026 (Upcoming), Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2019 Transparency, Five Walls Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2019 Autopilot, Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2016 Vectorized reality Solo Exhibition, Lane's End Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2016 Digital Dilemma Solo Exhibition, Soma Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
• 2025 Group show: No order magazine, Landstreet gallery, Brisbane, Australia
• 2025 Group show: Emerging Art Beat 2025, Creative Asia Foundation, Melbourne, Australia
• 2024 Group show: Aksis, SAGA, Melbourne, Australia
• 2023 Group show: Falling out of red, Sol gallery space, Melbourne, Australia
• 2022 Fortheartco Art Showcase, Bouvardia, Melbourne, Australia
• 2021 11 years Backwoods for art group show, Backwoods Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2020 Finalist Persistence Art Competition, Live In Art Gallery, Sydney, Australia
• 2019 Winter Days Group Show, Off the kerb Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 Collage in Conversation duo show, Neon Parlour gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 The Lousy Group Show, BSIDE Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 Small Works Art Prize, Brunswick street gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 Emerging Artists Award, fortyfivedownstairs gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2018 Intermission Art show, Collingwood Art Precinct, Melbourne, Australia
• 2017 The Lousy Group Show, BSIDE Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2016 MoreArt Public Art Show, Moreland City Council, Melbourne, Australia
• 2016 JOY Group Show, BSIDE Gallery, Melbourne, Australia
• 2014 White Elephant Group show, White Elephant Arts , Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
• 2014 L'échange Urbain Group Show, Juddy Roller, Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia
• 2014 Urban + Iconic Group Show, Bundoora Homestead Art Centre, Victoria, Australia
PERFORMANCE
• 2024 Abstract Workshop with children (1year/6years old), East West Child Care Association, Melbourne, Australia
• 2023 Melbourne City Slam, Outside Crown Casino, Melbourne, Australia
• 2020 Me and UooUoo The RCH150 Anniversary Art Trail, Royal Children Hospital, Melbourne, Australia
• 2019 Be More Melbourne, Chin Chin, Melbourne, Australia
• 2019 Installation for Bastille Day festival, Federation square Atrium, Melbourne, Australia
• 2017 Melbourne knowledge week, State Library Victoria, Melbourne, Australia
• 2016 Meeting of style, Melbourne, Australia
• 2015 Wall to Wall art festival, Victoria, Australia
• 2015 The Paterson Project, Victoria, Australia
• 2015 Rainbow Serpent Festival, Victoria, Australia