Bibi Viro | Contemporary Limited Edition Fine Art Prints
Bibi Viro is a prominent artist and designer who established her contemporary art and design studio in partnership with her husband, Kim Stonehouse. Based in Melbourne, Australia, the studio specializes in the creation of original limited edition fine art prints that blend traditional artistic vision with modern digital tools. Bibi Viro’s creative process involves the sophisticated use of the computer as an electronic pencil and brush, emphasizing that the machine is a tool for expression rather than a generator of content. The artworks produced by Bibi Viro have gained significant recognition within the design and art communities, being featured in acclaimed publications such as Vogue Living, Belle, Inside Interior Review, and Indesign. Her commitment to quality is evident in the studio's collaboration, where Kim Stonehouse applies technical expertise in printing to ensure archival integrity and color precision on fine art paper. Bibi Viro has been recognized as a finalist in prestigious awards, including the Wyndham Art Prize 2020 and the ROI Art Prize 2019. Her work, such as the 'Midnight in the Garden of Lingering Despair' series, is represented in public collections like Artbank, as well as various private collections throughout Australia and internationally. The studio offers a diverse portfolio of prints, ranging from minimal geometric designs to complex abstract compositions, all available as direct-from-artist limited editions. With a background in art education and a history of international travel, Bibi Viro brings a seasoned perspective to the contemporary art market.