Having worked around Australia and now home-based in Melbourne, I am a mixed media artist and producer—working professionally under my middle names as Trent Anthony Francis (legally Trent Saunders)—creating across subversive visual mediums, film, sound design, and music.
Since starting out and admittedly fumbling my way through the very early 2000s when I finished film school (and then dropping out of contemporary arts at uni, because I was a bit of a wild child), my work has been driven by my love for dark, intricate sounds, provocative visual art, and the transgressive arthouse cinema of artist / directors like Leonora Carrington, David Cronenberg, H R Giger, Claire Denis, and Nicolas Winding Refn.
I am no stranger to censorship and controversy; in fact, it is something I actively and thoughtfully pursue. I figure if what I have to say can resonate in a way that gets people talking, then I am on the right track.
Writing and producing under the alias Audrey Vixen, I create dark electronic music that sits comfortably between ambient, alternative, and breakbeat with my production partner, Kellie B.
I embrace imperfection as a vital part of the creative process, believing the best work often emerges from happy accidents. Dedicated to supporting new and emerging artists, I do my best to champion Creative Commons and royalty-free resources by making my self-published work freely accessible to anyone, anywhere.
ARTIST STATEMENT:
The urge to create is something deeply human, something that connects us to our past and shapes our future. We look back at what came before, drawing inspiration from the artists and innovators who paved the way. For me, it's all about building on that foundation, using the tools we have today to see things in a new light.
I love the idea of iteration and collaboration – that creative spark that comes from working with others or putting your own spin on an existing style or idea. It's like a conversation that stretches across time, with each generation adding its own voice to the mix. Royalty free platforms like Creative Commons are amazing because they make it easier for everyone to participate in this creative dialogue. It's about breathing new life into old works and creating something completely new in the process.
To me, that's what keeps art alive and evolving – that constant loop of discovery and expression. Art is essential to who we are, and it always will be.
