EXHIBITION Susan Penfold | Gallery One
Opening 6pm Friday 16th of October 2020
Showing from the 16th October | 31st October
These paintings are a representation of the life that artist Susan has built in Darwin. Good friends; a home that visitors call a ‘sanctuary’, with glorious comfy red chairs and waterlilies; and its surroundings – the trees, the sea, and the amazing sky.
Susan Penfold has dabbled in art at various times, but found pastels a bit over five years ago. Loving their tactile nature and the brilliance of the pigment, she has been building her skills in landscapes, still life and portraiture. Having won the Seabreeze Festival Jetty Art Prize in 2020 she decided that she better take her art more seriously. This is her first exhibition. She has lived in Darwin for the last 16 years.
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?
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
A huge part of our lives are the places we visit and the connections we make with the people we meet along the way.
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 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.
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.
2024 Northern Territory Art Award | Darwin Visual Arts, Tactile Arts and Double Tree Hilton
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.
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.
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.
