Lorelei Medcalf

Lorelei Medcalf is a South Australian artist who works in printmaking, illustration, and artists books.

Daily walks along the Fleurieu coastline inspire many of Lorelei's artworks, whether it is the natural or man-made detritus washed up on the beach or her encounters with birds and animals. Lorelei is drawn to the intricacy of etching, where the finest lines are created by hatching and stippling on the surface of copper. Her works are small and intimate, reminiscent of detailed storybook illustrations.

She hopes her work reminds us that we can find wonder in our own backyards, and that even the smallest things can spark curiosity and ignite our imaginations.

Lorelei graduated with a Bachelor of Visual Arts, majoring in printmaking, from Adelaide College of the Arts in 2010. Her work has been acquired through the Manly City Library Artist's Book Award and the Print Council of Australia’s Print Commission. It is held in public and private collections around Australia. Lorelei teaches printmaking at Adelaide College of the Arts and conducts workshops for both advanced practitioners and budding printmakers.