Hilary Stephens
The artist behind Hilza Studio, where architecture meets art. With a background in architecture, Hilary translates her understanding of space, light, and form into striking abstract compositions, where colour and energy take centre stage. Her work is an exploration of how environments shape us, and each piece is crafted to transform a space - to move, invite, and inspire.
Travel informs Hilary’s practice as profoundly as her architectural training. From the rhythm of a city street to the palette of a sunset skyline, she distills the essence of place into her work, capturing its energy, colour, and emotion. Her pieces are less representations than experiences: sensory encounters that linger in the mind and elevate the spaces they inhabit.
Hilary invites collectors to embrace art as a daily ritual, a way to curate their environment, elevate their energy, and live with intention. Her practice celebrates beauty, transformation, and the poetry of colour in its most refined form.
STYLE MAGAZINE INTERVIEW
The Colourful World Of Architect-Turned-Artist Hilary Stephens
ByKiri Johnston| 2nd September 2025
A viral TikTok turned Melbourne-based architectural designer Hilary Stephens’ art hobby into the thriving Hilza Studio, where each bold creation is described as a love letter to the viewer. For our September issue, we caught up with the architect-turned-artist to hear about her journey, her work, and her recent residency in Ibiza.