About

Monique Montfroy was born to be creative. She conveys her passions about caring for our Earth and the human experience through photography, fashion, design and activism. She is the co-founder of international business Volunteer Abroad GT as well as an accomplished freelance photographer. Her work aims to capture and share experiences that inspire others to consider relationship with the world, while promoting the preservation of culture, nature and history. 

Fuelled by the undeniable need to travel, Monique has explored some far corners of our Earth. Forging connections, sharing knowledge and experiences and learning how to better herself and the wider community is something she will never stop doing. Her pursuit to capture the colour, vitality, and character of a place, person or atmosphere is a continuing journey.

Monique graduated with First Class Honours in a Bachelor of Digital Media majoring in Photojournalism from the Queensland College of Art, Griffith University. Her graduate body of work ‘Bois to Men’ (2014) saw her chosen as the youngest ever finalist in the National Photographic Portrait Prize 2015. She has participated in an internship with renowned photographer Jack Picone, documenting the lives of people in the city of Bangkok, Thailand. She has been privileged to receive mentorship from Dr. Heather Faulkner throughout her university schooling and from renowned Vietnam War photographer Tim Page. Monique completed a 3-month artist residency in 2017 with an international NGO in Campeche, Mexico whose ethos was to combine science and arts the make social impact on climate change and community support.

Her work has been exhibited locally and interstate at venues including National Portrait Gallery Canberra, HOTA Gold Coast, The Walls Artspace, Canberra Contemporary Arts Space, Miami Marketta, Percolater Gallery. She has been published online in The Argus E-Zine, Flint Magazine and Edge of Humanity Magazine.

Monique’s art and photography is a representation of how she views the world, and a vessel to continue sharing stories. Her purpose is to pursue truth, to challenge ideas and most importantly, give back.