Nena Zanos and group | Ways of Seeing:

 ‘Ways of Seeing: Miya/Significant Plants – Beginnings’ showcases works from five local, culturally diverse, female artists – Glynis Lee, Angelina Lewis, Juwayning Lorraine Williams, Linda Yarrowin, Nena Zanos - created during a printmaking project at Wagait Beach.


Delicately lined drypoints, vibrant collagraphs, ‘blueprint’ cyanotypes, colourful monotypes and atmospheric photogravure reflect each artist’s personal and/or cultural visual interpretation of their chosen local plants. The Emmiyengal and Larrakia First Nations artists communicate their deep knowledge and ties to country through accompanying stories.



A video documenting the plant-collecting phase of the project provides individual artistic, geographic, language and cultural context.

Botanical art with a difference.


Darwin Visual Arts

16 May - 9 June

Open Wednesday 12pm - 5pm; Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday  (artist run) 10am - 2pm

Exhibition Opening – Friday 16 May 6pm

Heather Whybrow | Day and Night

April 22, 2025
Explore the nature of local lifestyles with intent to capture funky fashions and everyday living in Darwin. The artworks displayed will depict the fun, enigmatic and colourful existence of tropical Darwin during the day, and the busy, energetic nightlife around its local haunts.

Pascale Zufferey | Colours of Home

April 22, 2025
Step into the vibrant world of the Australian Top End with Colours of Home, an exhibition of predominantly pastel paintings that capture the striking beauty of the local landscape.

Ilonka Guse | Cosmic Infinity

April 22, 2025
The viewer is exposed to obscurities of the universe including artwork, ‘Solar Flare’ depicting a solar explosion also, ‘Meteor Shower’ and ‘Supernova’. Energy and passion are radiating from the paintings, highlighting intensity. In contrast, ‘The Wormhole’ and ‘Galaxy’s Breath’ depict the timelessness and constancy of galaxies and the beyond.

Damien Jowett | Forgotten

April 15, 2025
Have you ever spent so long not talking to other people that when you finally did, your voice cracked? Have you ever been somewhere so remote that if you died, no-one would know and you might not be found for weeks - if ever?

Manpreet Kaur | artistry

April 15, 2025
Art is my passion, my identity, and my sanctuary. It's a universal language that allows me to express myself. My artistic journey began in childhood, and with time, patience, and dedication, my skill

Michelle Newton | Bluebirds Fly

April 15, 2025
A huge part of our lives are the places we visit and the connections we make with the people we meet along the way.

The Ray Hayes Collection

April 15, 2025
Ray Hayes moved to the Northern Territory in the early 1980’s to work in Yirrkala and then Darwin. He was a passionate advocate for Human Rights, Labour Rights, Land Rights and the Environment. Ray assisted Yothu Yindi in obtaining the initial funding for band. He advocated and assisted Aboriginal people throughout his working life at Bagot Community and with the Larrakia Nation.

Elemental

February 19, 2025
Elemental is Darwin Visual Arts’ first exhibition of 2025, showcasing the diverse talents of our artists as they explore the elements in both literal and metaphorical forms. This inspiring collection presents vibrant and thought-provoking works that celebrate the forces shaping our world and the essence of existence.

TWIST and CRUNCH

October 23, 2024
Darwin Visual Arts invites you to be a part of 'Twist and Crunch,' a Member exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of Cyclone Tracy. This pivotal moment in our city's history offers a profound opportunity to explore themes of air, destruction, resilience, and rebuilding.

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
More Posts

PAST EVENTS