Steve Tierney is an Australian illustrator and
designer based in Cambodia. He lives and
works from a small studio in Phnom Penh,
collaborating with others to find creative
experiences that centre on social awareness
and development.

While continuing to work for commercial
clients locally and internationally, he also
teaches art and skateboarding to Khmer
youths as a volunteer.

Since visiting several remote indigenous art
communities of North East Arnhem Land in
2010 his artistic direction has become more
influenced by community development and
social transformation. The experience also
sparked an interest in wanting to learn
diverse art techniques of different cultures.

In June 2011 he completed a four week artist
residency at Arquetopia in Puebla, Mexico.
A non-profit foundation promoting international
experiences and collaborations that centre
on creating a positive impact in society.

In addition to commercial illustration and design,
he has held solo and group exhibits of his art
and paintings in Sydney, Melbourne,
Brisbane and Tokyo.