Alex Monteith

Alex Monteith is a multi-disciplinary artist whose practice intersects environmental activism, oceanic geographies, and contemporary art. Born in Éire/Ireland during the Na Trioblóidí (the troubles) she migrated to Aotearoa New Zealand in the 1980’s with family. A former Irish National Women's Surfing Champion (2001), she draws on her intimate knowledge of marine environments to create large-scale artistic interventions addressing colonial impacts on ocean ecologies in Aotearoa and internationally. Since 2008, her collaborative projects have engaged with critical environmental issues, from water quality to maritime disasters.

Alex Monteith is an Associate Professor at the Te Waka Tūhura Elam School of Fine Arts, Waipapa Taumata Rau The University of Auckland.