Johnny Valkyrie (he/they) is an emerging multidisciplinary artist, involved in creative industries, community engagement and previously, holistic education. He is based in Gundungurra & Dharawal Country (Southern Highlands), initially practicing in Yuggera & Turrbal Country (Darling Downs). Valkyrie an is openly queer, neurodivergent and countercultural public figure who believes that creative industries are an essential element of community cohesion, political discussion and personal development. 

Valkyrie is currently developing his practice into reclaimed materials in an effort to produce environmentally conscious and politically provocative artworks. These include intersectional frameworks that approach societal problems; prejudice, consumerism, oppression and ecological collapse.

Valkyrie attended the Arts Front Under 30 Symposium 2018, an essential professional and representative development , particularly in connecting regional and marginalised peoples with the creative community in wider Australia.