Cynthia Breheny was born and educated in Tasmania transferring on graduation to work as an architect in Canberra.

In a long career she has contributed significantly toCanberra’s architectural landscape, more recently completing designs for the For Our Country memorial to ATSIC at the Australian War Memorial in 2020, and LESS at Jerrabomberra Wetlands Foreshore in 2024.

Cynthia is a practicing visual artist who has developed fine drafting and observational skills.  She is interested in artwork that gives pleasure, incorporating familiar pre-used objects re-used in unexpected juxtaposition and non sequitur.

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