Henry Wolff’s practice is grounded in queer ecology. Working across performance, photography and moving image, their works trouble relationships with nature. By exploring queerness as un/natural, their works seek to cut in multiple directions, revealing nature not as stable, but as porous, performative and continually becoming. Performance forms the core of Wolff’s practice, with photography and moving image operating as traces that extend and transform acts beyond moments of liveness.
Biography
Henry Wolff is currently undertaking a Master of Fine Art (by research) with UNSW. They exhibit and perform in galleries, public spaces and online across Australia. Career highlights include a major collaborative performance and installation work ‘care–fall’ realised with artist Heidi Kenyon (2025, Adelaide); Performing as part of the ensemble in Amrita Hepi’s ‘Wetlands’ for the 25th Biennale of Sydney ‘Rememory’ (2026, Sydney); The major commission ‘Together’ by Photo Australia for PHOTO 2022 (Melbourne); Exhibiting ‘Lachrymal’ as the feature artist for the 2022 Gertrude Street Projection Festival ‘A Soft Pulse’ (2022, Melbourne); Performing as part of Mel O’Callaghan’s ‘Respire Respire’ for ‘Centre of the Centre’ at Samstag Museum (2022, Adelaide); Performing as part of the ensemble in APHIDS’ ‘Howl’ for the 2020 Adelaide Biennial of Australian Art ‘Monster Theatres’ (2020, Adelaide).
They have undertaken mentorships with several leading Australian artists (Hoda Afshar, Eugenia Lim, Amos Gebhardt, David Rosetzky), and residency programs with organisations including the Centre for Projection Art (2021-22 Melbourne/Adelaide). In 2020 their work ‘Sibling’ was identified as one of the top 125 works from around the work by Aesthetica Art Magazine (London).
Wolff is also a creative producer, fundraiser, manager and curator. Their career as an arts professional is grounded in not-for-profit organisations dedicated to the professional development of creatives. They are currently the Engagement & Development Manager at Helpmann Academy, and are involved with fundraising initiatives, partnerships and relationships to create opportunities for emerging creatives. Previously, Wolff has held roles with SALA Festival and Guildhouse and as an independently they have consulted on projects with JPE Design Studio, the Commissioner for Children and Young People, the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, Carclew, and others. They have also co-led projects with Adelaide Contemporary Experimental Gallery including the exhibition 'Push/Pull' (2025) and the ongoing performance workshop series 'Deeply Hanging Out' (2025-26).