Benjamin Noah (McCorquodale) believes art can heal our earth. Using the mediums of acrylic and oil paints he blends photorealism and surrealism to heal his soul and give hope to humanity.

After experiencing a spiritual awakening Benjamin has been driven to commit his life to preserve our earth and all living things using art as his tool. He travelled to Mongolia as part of the “Mother Ocean Eco Arts and Activism Tour” to help gain world heritage listing for the sacred Lake Khövsgöl.  Off the back of this, he founded “Be Cause Artivism”, a platform built to support artists who aim to effect positive change in the world. 30% of the profits from all artworks sold on the platform go towards the partnered causes and charities.

His latest piece features a scene from the day he was at the “Standing our Ground” blockade of the Adani Mine. The piece aims to raise funds and awareness for the movement and the protection of Wangan and Jagalingou country.

Trained in multiple mediums of art and sculpture from a young age, Benjamin won competitions and awards such as the Easter Arts Classic. He has been presenting his work at festivals and exhibitions in Australia and Internationally consistently over the last ten years. His work has varied in style but grows in it’s technical skill and meaningful content as he ages. He is still considered an emerging artist now, but his newest works are propelling him into the spotlight.

Benjamin resides in the hills outside his hometown of Mullumbimby where he is currently dreaming up new artworks to heal our earth. When he’s not painting he is co-parenting his greatest inspiration, his son Forest.

AWARDS

Finalist,  North Sydney Art Prize — “Gundulu”

2022

ARTIVISM EXPERIENCE

Standing Our Ground, Adani Mine — Chief Artivist

AUGUST 2020 

I was in charge of designing the blockade,  creating the signs and artworks with a team of volunteers. It was a great honor to hav permission to use the totems and colours of the Wangan and Jagalingou people.

The Mother Ocean Tour, Lake Khövsgöl Mongolia — Artivist

JULY 2019

I was one of the touring visual artists on this eco arts and activism tour. I created artworks in live settings as well as murals. We are still working towards World Heritage listing for the sacred lake Khövsgöl defending it against an Australian owned coal mine and other threats that it faces.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma of Multimedia, KVB institute (Bond University)

EXHIBITIONS

Art & Bao, Foxxy Luu’s — Byron Bay

NOVEMBER 2021

Resident artist at Foxxy Luu’s for one month, I gave an artist’s talk on the opening night. Selling original pieces and limited edition prints. 

Mother X Dreams, The Blue House — Mullumbimby

JUNE 2019

Private solo show in a residential house, I raised the funds necessary to pay for my travel expenses to Mongolia for the Mother Ocean Tour.

GROUP SHOWS & EVENTS

10/03/22 - Exhibited “Gundulu” as part of the opening of Jefa art gallery, Byron Bay NSW

14/02/20 - Exhibited and hosted the art panel, Earth Frequency Festival Ivory’s Rock QLD

20/04/19 - Exhibited and live painting at Eternal Blue Sky fundraiser, Mullumbimby NSW

30/03/19 - Exhibited at Aruanda Takes over BFB,  Billinudgel NSW

21 /03/19 - Live Painting at Street Level, Byron Bay NSW

09/03/19 - Live Painting a mural to raise money for Front Line Action Against Coal (FLAC), Main Arm NSW

14/02/19 - Live Painting and Exhibited at Barefoot Beats, Mullumbimby NSW

25/01/19 - Live Painting and exhibited in the Evolve Gallery at Rainbow Serpent Festival, Victoria

02/11/18 - Live painting, exhibiting and managing the art gallery at Island Elements festival, my artwork is featured on the posters which I also designed

14/09/18 - Live painting and exhibiting at Nunyarra festival, Tenterfield NSW

14/08/18 - Competitor Ocean Shores Art Expo, Ocean Shores NSW

14/09/17 - Table Mural and event co-organising at SeaTable Arts Trail, Brunswick Heads NSW 

03/08/17 - Live painting and exhibiting at Spirit Fest,  Mullumbimby NSW

10/07/16 - Competitor at the Border Prize, Tweed Regional Gallery, Murwillumbah NSW 

19/12/15 - Artist for installations The Falls Festival, Byron Bay NSW

10/12/15 - Exhibited at RAW Uprising Artist showcase, Byron Bay NSW