East Arnhem Yarns                Tracey Polglaze and Kaz Hill


"Mud crabbing with mates" 

Artist: Kaz Hill 

Year: 2024 

Medium: Acrylic, ink, charcoal, coloured paper, gelli print 

Dimensions: 29.7cm x 42cm 


Tracey Polglaze lived in Nhulunbuy for a year and in that short time became well known for her outstanding images  of the locals, both two and four legged. Her well known graphite images on local maps sees her work sought out for  capturing memorable moments. She completed a Batchelor of Visual Arts in 2007, but pursued “sensible vocations  “until recently becoming a full time artist. 



Kaz Hill has taught in the territory since the 80’s and the last 14 years have been spent in Nhulunbuy teaching art and  participating in both visual and performing events within the community. She has a Batchelor in Art Education and  Graduate Diploma in Design and Technology. Now “trying to retire” she is noted as stating “I just want to do my art”. 


Tracey and Kaz met through the East Arnhem Regional Arts society and contributed works into local members shows  and events.



Exhibition Opening: Friday 14 June 6pm-8pm

Showing: Entry Gallery 14 June - 6 July 2024


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


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"David" 

Artist: Tracey Polglaze 

Year: 2024 

Medium: Pitt graphite and pastels on paper marine chart 

Dimensions: 134x83cm 


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