about us
OUR STORY
Monte Lupo is operated by Australian disability support provider Multicap.
Operated by Australian disability support provider Multicap, our supported employee artists manage each step of the production process, including preparing the clay, glazing and painting. Each detail you see is unique to the finished product and a testament to the hard work of each of our team members. Our artists can proudly say they have accomplished a great deal, while embarking on a creative career. Many of our artists have received national and international recognition for their work, and Monte Lupo is regularly featured in exhibitions across Australia, in addition to holding our own exhibitions.
Giving people living with disability a chance to express themselves through art is not just valuable therapy, but also provides an opportunity to develop new skills and build their confidence. With the right assistance, Monte Lupo artists gain a special sense of purpose, creative expression and engagement with the wider community.
Monte Lupo was established by Multicap in 1991 to provide meaningful employment to people living with disability, with a focus on producing beautiful and unique pottery. Almost 30 years later, Monte Lupo now encompasses an art studio, gallery, cafe and coffee carts, and also offers art workshops to the public. Our style is inspired by a small pottery village nestled in the hills of Tuscany, known as Montelupo Fiorentino, famous for a centuries-old tradition of producing brightly coloured and boldly designed pottery in a collaborative process.
We are based in Brisbane, Australia, and our online store offers everyone the chance to purchase their own unique piece of the Monte Lupo story.
Meet the ARTISTS
Sean Davenport
Sean has a calm methodical approach to his work, often adding minute detail upon reflection.
Peter Hughes
Peter completed a work experience program with Monte Lupo Art and has been working at Monte Lupo ever since.
Michael Rubio
Michael's El Salvadorian background inspires his signature artistic style of bright colours and delicate details.
Paul Yik
Paul has been working at Monte Lupo for over 23 years and is our only supported employee that works 5 days a week.
Dylan Gorry
Dylan is employed as a Ceramics Assistant and has taken after his mum and grandmother who are also creative.
Matthew Henry
Matthew joined Monte Lupo at the start of 2015 and is eager to pursue a career in creative design.
Jane Palmer
Jane is one of our newer employees and is a very enthusiastic artist who has a great attention to the smallest things in the studio.
Jai Phillips
Jai Phillips has been working at Monte Lupo since 2021. Jai came straight to Monte Lupo after high school.
Myles Barabas
Myles is a very good mosaic artist taking after his mum who has a mosaic business teaching and selling mosaic tiles.
Helen Gaffney
Helen started working in the café but has now moved into the studio where she works across the gallery and studio.
Nathan Peters
Nathan is a keen and valued member of the Monte Lupo team, he will give anything a go from sculpturing to tiles and loading the kiln.
Oliver Wang
Oliver loves his process, once shown a studio task Oliver will adapt to suit his own process, this is his first paid employment job.