The Australian Outback light is intense, full of colour and heat. Paint thickens as the asphalt heats, sticky and viscous. This light is tempered, come dusk, changing the palette. In this rugged, timeless land life abounds despite this harshness; quirky, intrusive, claiming its ownership. 


I am concerned with mark-making, to capture the feeling of a surface, which may contrast with the surrounding textures. I use a variety to tools to scrape and work with the paint to build up a textured surface, which is often in contrast with the smoothness of water and reflections. 





Opening: Friday 1 September 2023 6pm - 8pm

Showing: 1 - 23 September 2023

Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza

1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT


Gallery opening hours for exhibitions:

Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

Elemental

February 19, 2025
ELEMENTAL | Member Exhibition

TWIST and CRUNCH

October 23, 2024
TWIST and CRUNCH | Member Exhibition

Northern Territory Art Award | Darwin Visual Arts, Tactile Arts and the Double Tree Hilton

By General Manager • September 19, 2024
2024 Northern Territory Art Award | Darwin Visual Arts, Tactile Arts and Double Tree Hilton

Palimpsest of Life | Debbie Walter | Main Gallery

August 1, 2024
Explore the 'Palimpsest of Life' exhibition, a thought-provoking visual arts project that reimagines memento mori. This PhD journey connects a personal reflection on death to the global warning of the Anthropocene. Concepts are explored through portraiture and suggested landscapes, reflecting on life's fleeting nature and our collective legacy.

Rrambaŋi | Bukaway | Exit Gallery

July 31, 2024
The Bukaway group based in Nhulunbuy create stunning metal art using the ancient lost wax casting technique. Made from recycled aluminium, their sculptures bring Dreaming stories to life. Visit the exhibition to experience their shimmering totems and deep connection to North East Arnhem Land.

Author, Artist, Activist | Karen Fletcher | Exit Gallery

July 25, 2024
Karen Fletcher: Author, Artist, Activist. I am a carpenter, painter, mosaic artist, sculptor, and more. My art is diverse and ever-evolving. As a mother to many, I use art therapy to create a sanctuary at home and create thought-provoking pieces for others to own.

Embracing Essence: The Beauty Within | Sarah Strzelecki | Gallery One

July 25, 2024
"Embracing Essence: The Beauty Within" begins to captures the diverse beauty of the feminine form and intimate moments of life. Through soft and expressive brushstrokes, this collection celebrates individuality, motherhood, and the innocence of childhood, inviting viewers to reflect on their own personal journeys and the beauty that lies within.
Experience the fusion of artistry in Natural Elements by Eddie Janama Kitching and Denise van Horen

Natural Elements | Denise van Horen & Eddie Janama Kitching | 24 July - 3 August 2024 | Main Gallery

July 18, 2024
Experience the captivating "Natural Elements," exhibition by Eddie Janama Kitching and Denise van Horen. Eddie, a local Aboriginal artist from Darwin, showcases vibrant textures of landscapes, waterways, and ancestral tales from his Grandmother's Tanami desert and Larrakia Grandfather's Saltwater/Waterlily region, reflecting deep cultural ties to these lands. Denise, from the Blue Mountains, will exhibit a collection of Mobile sculptures made from various natural and found elements, with a focus on movement and balance. She seeks to evoke a sense of wonder and playfulness in those who encounter them. Together, their works offer an immersive journey into the beauty and complexity of their natural surroundings.
Secret Art

Secret Art | Darwin Fringe Festival and LAUNCH Darwin | 12 July - 20 July 2024 | Main Gallery

June 27, 2024
City of Darwin’s LAUNCH youth program provides young people in Darwin with opportunities to connect, build skills and contribute to their community. An annual showcase of new unreleased works by visual artists aged 12-25 Secret Art reflects the incredible talent brewing around Darwin and beyond.
Triptych: Contemporary Top End Pictures and Scenes

Triptych: Contemporary Top End Pictures and Scenes | Migs Ellaga, Jesse Milne & Jacob Hazeldine | 12 July - 3 August 2024 | Exit Gallery & Multimedia Room

June 27, 2024
Triptych is a glimpse into the work of three Top End contemporary visual artists. Migs Ellaga, photographic street documenter, Jesse Milne, painter and sculptor, and Jacob Hazeldine, filmmaker and photographer. Each artist will have three works on display that reflect the Top End according to their experiences.
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