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22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026
22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026
Art

22 Must-See Artists To Shop At Melbourne’s Affordable Art Fair 2026

The Affordable Art Fair is returning to Melbourne on August 27 – 30 2026 with thousands of ready-to-shop artworks.
The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat
The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat
Studio Visit

The Tradie-Turned-Artist Making Glass Candy That Looks Good Enough To Eat

Meet Simon Lewis Wards, the NZ artist creating lifelike glass sculptures of all your favourite childhood lollies!
TDF’s Picks: 12 Incredible Artists To Shop From Arts Project Australia
TDF’s Picks: 12 Incredible Artists To Shop From Arts Project Australia
Shopping

TDF’s Picks: 12 Incredible Artists To Shop From Arts Project Australia

In addition to supporting artists with intellectual disabilities, Arts Project Australia is an underrated place to shop for incredible art.
How This Emerging Ceramicist Turned A Mistake Into Her Signature Look
How This Emerging Ceramicist Turned A Mistake Into Her Signature Look
Studio Visit

How This Emerging Ceramicist Turned A Mistake Into Her Signature Look

Alyssa Nuttall's ceramics are visually reminiscent of coral reefs and eroding coastlines, acting as a visible reminder of climate change.
Why Ngura Puḻka—Epic Country At National Gallery Of Australia Is A Must-Visit Exhibition
Why Ngura Puḻka—Epic Country At National Gallery Of Australia Is A Must-Visit Exhibition
Art

Why Ngura Puḻka—Epic Country At National Gallery Of Australia Is A Must-Visit Exhibition

The most ambitious artistic project to emerge from the Central Desert is showing now at National Gallery of Australia.
Meet The Melbourne Glass Artist Creating Must-Have Pieces
Meet The Melbourne Glass Artist Creating Must-Have Pieces
Creative People

Meet The Melbourne Glass Artist Creating Must-Have Pieces

Glassblower Billy Crellin creates pieces that paradoxically appear both carved from the ancient world and borrowed from the future.
11 Talented Artists To Watch + Collect In 2026
11 Talented Artists To Watch + Collect In 2026
Art

11 Talented Artists To Watch + Collect In 2026

Meet the rising artists worth following this year from across Australia and New Zealand.
Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist
Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist
Studio Visit

Meet The Nurse Creating Tiny Beaded Artworks Worthy Of Your Wishlist

When every single member of The Design Files team makes a purchase from a local maker, we know we’re onto something special.
This Byron Bay Potter Handcrafts Playful Lamps Worthy Of Your Wishlist
This Byron Bay Potter Handcrafts Playful Lamps Worthy Of Your Wishlist
Studio Visit

This Byron Bay Potter Handcrafts Playful Lamps Worthy Of Your Wishlist

Meet the art therapist turned potter behind Zonnebloem Studios' creative ceramics.
Meet The Emerging Designer Turning Waste Into Beautiful Lighting
Meet The Emerging Designer Turning Waste Into Beautiful Lighting
Studio Visit

Meet The Emerging Designer Turning Waste Into Beautiful Lighting

Using eggshells, paper pulp, and wood shavings, Joanne Odisho creates inspiring lamps from organic matter otherwise destined for landfill.
Fashion Icons Celebrated At ‘Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay’ — On Now At National Gallery of Australia
Fashion Icons Celebrated At ‘Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay’ — On Now At National Gallery of Australia
Exhibition

Fashion Icons Celebrated At ‘Know My Name: Kee, Jackson and Delaunay’ — On Now At National Gallery of Australia

See inspired archival pieces by Jenny Kee and Linda Jackson with Sonia Delaunay prints at National Gallery of Australia.
24 Excellent Artists To Shop At Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair
24 Excellent Artists To Shop At Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair
Art

24 Excellent Artists To Shop At Melbourne's Affordable Art Fair

Shop pieces by these artists at the Melbourne Affordable Art Fair, with prices starting from just $100.
Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio
Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio
Studio Visit

Inside Artist Ben Mazey's Home-Turned-Studio

This wonderfully undone space blurs the lines between home and studio. 
Fitzroy's Favourite Unofficial Documentarian, Pol The Painter
Fitzroy's Favourite Unofficial Documentarian, Pol The Painter
Studio Visit

Fitzroy's Favourite Unofficial Documentarian, Pol The Painter

From his apartment in the Atherton Gardens public housing estate, Pol McMahon paints the goings-on of Fitzroy.
Cowboy Core: 20 Paintings That Prove Horses Are The New ‘It’ Trend
Cowboy Core: 20 Paintings That Prove Horses Are The New ‘It’ Trend
Art

Cowboy Core: 20 Paintings That Prove Horses Are The New ‘It’ Trend

Following the rise of Western and country symbolism in pop culture, find out why equestrian art is the next big thing!
A Powerful New Exhibition Honouring Grief, Joy + Country
A Powerful New Exhibition Honouring Grief, Joy + Country
Art

A Powerful New Exhibition Honouring Grief, Joy + Country

'Holding Space', a new immersive exhibition by Jirra Lulla and Apryl Day, is a love letter to Cummeragunja, its Elders and community.
The Design Files Presents: ‘Yuranha’ by Hannah Lange
The Design Files Presents: ‘Yuranha’ by Hannah Lange
TDF Collect

The Design Files Presents: ‘Yuranha’ by Hannah Lange

See our first exhibition of the year and shop pre-sales now!
The Mind-Boggling Miniature Fantasy Worlds Of Kendal Murray
The Mind-Boggling Miniature Fantasy Worlds Of Kendal Murray
Studio Visit

The Mind-Boggling Miniature Fantasy Worlds Of Kendal Murray

Kendal Murray’s intricate miniature sculptures evoke memories of childhood adventure.
9 Artists Who Paint Nostalgic Australian Scenes
9 Artists Who Paint Nostalgic Australian Scenes
Art

9 Artists Who Paint Nostalgic Australian Scenes

These local artists are experts at creating nostalgic landscapes and suburban scenes that feel eerily familiar.
Emerging Artist Issy Parker Uses Ceramics As A Form Of Self-Exploration
Emerging Artist Issy Parker Uses Ceramics As A Form Of Self-Exploration
Studio Visit

Emerging Artist Issy Parker Uses Ceramics As A Form Of Self-Exploration

From her Sydney studio, Issy Parker is making a name for herself with her one-of-a-kind ceramic vessels.
This Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible Paintings On Carved Woodblocks
This Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible Paintings On Carved Woodblocks
Studio Visit

This Self-Taught Artist Creates Incredible Paintings On Carved Woodblocks

Sydney-based Kean Onn See is a web developer turned professional artist, who's painstaking works are filled with detail.
This Melbourne Artist's Paintings Are Filled With Childlike Wonder
This Melbourne Artist's Paintings Are Filled With Childlike Wonder
Studio Visit

This Melbourne Artist's Paintings Are Filled With Childlike Wonder

Local artist Morgan Blue combines motifs from childhood and comforting colours in her personal new exhibition.
Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft
Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft
Studio Visit

Artist Archer Davies Reimagines Historic Paintings In His New Exhibition, Theft

Archer Davies explores the work of historic European artists Edgar Degas, Diego Velázquez, and more in his new show, Theft.
An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney
An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney
Studio Visit

An Old-School Pizzeria Turned Artists' Studio In Sydney

Artist Eliza Gosse and architect Benjamin Jay Shand have turned an old Italian restaurant into a space for artists, writers, and architects.
Inside A Barn Turned Art Gallery On The Mornington Peninsula
Inside A Barn Turned Art Gallery On The Mornington Peninsula
Art

Inside A Barn Turned Art Gallery On The Mornington Peninsula

You can now visit artist Hannah Nowlan's new gallery space, located on a scenic Mornington Peninsula farm.
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Surely, This Is The Place They Sing About’ by Bobby Bowers
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Surely, This Is The Place They Sing About’ by Bobby Bowers
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Surely, This Is The Place They Sing About’ by Bobby Bowers

Pre-sales for our last exhibition of the year, 'Surely, this is the place they sing about' by Bobby Bowers, are open now!
This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours
This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours
Studio Visit

This Interior Designer Makes Beautiful Weavings After Hours

Claudia Bloxsome is an interior designer by day, and a masterful weaver by night. See inside their Melbourne studio!
A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie
A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie
A Day In The Life

A Day In The Life With Food For Everyone Founder, Gemma Leslie

Find out how the culinary poster shop began, and why its latest collection is all about championing local legends — in collaboration with artists from Arts Project Australia.
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Dusk’ By Fiona Barrett-Clark
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Dusk’ By Fiona Barrett-Clark
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Dusk’ By Fiona Barrett-Clark

Pre-sales for our latest TDF Collect exhibition are open now! See the full catalogue of dreamy sunset paintings by Fiona Barrett-Clark here.
How This Artist Creates Intricate Artworks From Individual Coloured Threads
How This Artist Creates Intricate Artworks From Individual Coloured Threads
Studio Visit

How This Artist Creates Intricate Artworks From Individual Coloured Threads

It takes textile artist Nathalie Dumont up to several days to create one piece — more if she's dying the threads herself!
Miranda Hine’s Alluring Paintings Of English House Museums
Miranda Hine’s Alluring Paintings Of English House Museums
Studio Visit

Miranda Hine’s Alluring Paintings Of English House Museums

In her new exhibition ‘Making Beds’, Brisbane native Miranda Hine paints intimate scenes inside London’s historic house museums.
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Little By Little’ By Ash Leslie
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Little By Little’ By Ash Leslie
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Little By Little’ By Ash Leslie

Explore the catalogue for our next exhibition featuring abstract artist Ash Leslie — with 23 beautiful pieces available to purchase now!
These Intricate Woven Paintings Explore Creativity Within Constraints
These Intricate Woven Paintings Explore Creativity Within Constraints
Studio Visit

These Intricate Woven Paintings Explore Creativity Within Constraints

Lawyer and economist-turned-artist Nina Walton creates unique textile 'paintings' that each take almost 40 hours to create.
10 Australian Photographers Who Sell Beautiful Prints
10 Australian Photographers Who Sell Beautiful Prints
Creative People

10 Australian Photographers Who Sell Beautiful Prints

Looking for a new print for your home? Here are some of our favourite photographers turning real life into works of art.
Meet Three Emerging First Nations Artists, Whose Work Is Coming To The NGV
Meet Three Emerging First Nations Artists, Whose Work Is Coming To The NGV
Art

Meet Three Emerging First Nations Artists, Whose Work Is Coming To The NGV

A new exhibition called 'My Country' has invited eight emerging First Nations to create their most ambitious work yet — and it opens this week!
Artist Tai Snaith Paints From A Beautiful ‘Haunted’ House In Fitzroy North
Artist Tai Snaith Paints From A Beautiful ‘Haunted’ House In Fitzroy North
Studio Visit

Artist Tai Snaith Paints From A Beautiful ‘Haunted’ House In Fitzroy North

Step inside the abandoned Victorian cottage that's become Tai Snaith's enchanting art studio ahead of her upcoming exhibition!
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Patterns Of Country’ By Maggie Green
TDF Collect Presents: ‘Patterns Of Country’ By Maggie Green
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents: ‘Patterns Of Country’ By Maggie Green

See the catalogue for our latest art exhibition featuring Pilbara-based artist Maggie Green's beautiful dot paintings — which are on sale now!
11 Of The Best Places To Buy Affordable Art Prints
11 Of The Best Places To Buy Affordable Art Prints
Art

11 Of The Best Places To Buy Affordable Art Prints

From culinary posters, to still-life prints, and colourful graphic designs, here's our favourite places to find great art prints.
This Melbourne Artist Creates Beautiful Weavings Inspired By The Past
This Melbourne Artist Creates Beautiful Weavings Inspired By The Past
Studio Visit

This Melbourne Artist Creates Beautiful Weavings Inspired By The Past

Jacqueline Stojanović builds on the cultural stories, histories, and traditions of weaving in her delicate artworks.
The Diverse And Experimental Art Practice Of Benjamin Barretto
The Diverse And Experimental Art Practice Of Benjamin Barretto
Studio Visit

The Diverse And Experimental Art Practice Of Benjamin Barretto

After finding success in LA, Benjamin Barretto now creates his intricate weavings and abstract paintings from his light-filled Melbourne home!
This Major Exhibition Celebrates Trailblazing Artist Emily Kam Kngwarray
This Major Exhibition Celebrates Trailblazing Artist Emily Kam Kngwarray
Art

This Major Exhibition Celebrates Trailblazing Artist Emily Kam Kngwarray

The National Gallery of Australia is shining a well deserved spotlight on the late Anmatyerr artist.
9 Artists We Love Creating Beautiful Works On Paper!
9 Artists We Love Creating Beautiful Works On Paper!
Art

9 Artists We Love Creating Beautiful Works On Paper!

Meet some of our favourite Australian artists making masterpieces on paper — from hyper-realistic drawings, to emotive still-life paintings.
The Functional + Decorative Weavings Of Sundance Studio’s Emma Shepherd
The Functional + Decorative Weavings Of Sundance Studio’s Emma Shepherd
Studio Visit

The Functional + Decorative Weavings Of Sundance Studio’s Emma Shepherd

Emma Shepherd is endlessly inspired by yarn — both its limitations and possibilities — to inform her weaving practice, Sundance Studio.
The Artist Making ‘Other-Worldly’ Ceramics Inspired By Plants, Coral and Fungi
The Artist Making ‘Other-Worldly’ Ceramics Inspired By Plants, Coral and Fungi
Studio Visit

The Artist Making ‘Other-Worldly’ Ceramics Inspired By Plants, Coral and Fungi

NZ born, Melbourne based Kohl Tyler's delicate ceramics appear as fossilised remnants of an imagined planet.
TDF Collect Presents, ‘Friends + Faves’ (Our Last Exhibition For 2023)!
TDF Collect Presents, ‘Friends + Faves’ (Our Last Exhibition For 2023)!
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents, ‘Friends + Faves’ (Our Last Exhibition For 2023)!

We are so proud to present our last exhibition for the year, with an epic line-up of local artists. And presales are now open!
Meet Gelbell, The Best Friends Creating Colourful + Chaotic Abstract Paintings — Together!
Meet Gelbell, The Best Friends Creating Colourful + Chaotic Abstract Paintings — Together!
Studio Visit

Meet Gelbell, The Best Friends Creating Colourful + Chaotic Abstract Paintings — Together!

Bella Greene and Gel Wootton are the self-taught artists behind Gelbell's playful paintings, which they spontaneously create side by side.
This Talented Still-Life Painter Is One To Watch
This Talented Still-Life Painter Is One To Watch
Studio Visit

This Talented Still-Life Painter Is One To Watch

Melbourne-based Amber Nuttall is a designer who has recently discovered her talent for oil painting!
TDF Collect Presents ‘Profound Optimism’ by Marc Martin!
TDF Collect Presents ‘Profound Optimism’ by Marc Martin!
TDF Collect

TDF Collect Presents ‘Profound Optimism’ by Marc Martin!

Our third TDF Collect exhibition features a series of 13 original watercolour paintings by celebrated artist, illustrator, designer and children's book author, Marc Martin!
10 Affordable Landscape Artists We Love
10 Affordable Landscape Artists We Love
Art

10 Affordable Landscape Artists We Love

Meet the Australian-based landscape painters who are experts at capturing the natural world — and find out where to shop their works!
Stories Of Old + Colours Of New From Anindilyakwa Arts At Laundry Gallery
Stories Of Old + Colours Of New From Anindilyakwa Arts At Laundry Gallery
Art

Stories Of Old + Colours Of New From Anindilyakwa Arts At Laundry Gallery

The artists at Anindilyakwa Arts have revisited a traditional practice to create a new exhibition of totems and sculptures — on now at Laundry Gallery!
Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light
Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light
Studio Visit

Inside Artist Sophie Sachs’ Captivating Paintings of Glass + Light

Brisbane-based artist Sophie Sachs blends sharp realism with soft painterly strokes to create detailed paintings with dream-like qualities. See her process here!
Inside Jordy Hewitt's Bold + Luminous 'Petri Dish'-Like Paintings
Inside Jordy Hewitt's Bold + Luminous 'Petri Dish'-Like Paintings
Art

Inside Jordy Hewitt's Bold + Luminous 'Petri Dish'-Like Paintings

The Perth-based artist's latest exhibition, 'Daylight', explores her signature style of vivid, blended hues on eye-catching, large works.
The Nostalgic Oil Pastel Drawings Of Phoebe Stone
The Nostalgic Oil Pastel Drawings Of Phoebe Stone
Studio Visit

The Nostalgic Oil Pastel Drawings Of Phoebe Stone

Phoebe Stone captures intimate still life scenes and nostalgic landscapes in her oil pastel artworks.
Melbourne Artist Emma Coulter Reveals A Vibrant New Exhibition!
Melbourne Artist Emma Coulter Reveals A Vibrant New Exhibition!
Creative People

Melbourne Artist Emma Coulter Reveals A Vibrant New Exhibition!

Emma Coulter's colourful grids and bold geometric sequences take over everything from canvases to public buildings! Here, she unveils her latest exhibition.
Food + Flowers Collide In Nicole Nelius’ Delicious Still-Life Artworks
Food + Flowers Collide In Nicole Nelius’ Delicious Still-Life Artworks
Art

Food + Flowers Collide In Nicole Nelius’ Delicious Still-Life Artworks

New South Wales-based artist Nicole Nelius uses organic objects to create compositions that are equal parts playful and pretty!
TDF Collect + Saint Cloche Present 'Point to Point'
TDF Collect + Saint Cloche Present 'Point to Point'
TDF Collect

TDF Collect + Saint Cloche Present 'Point to Point'

TDF Collect and Saint Cloche are beyond excited to announce our first exhibition of the year, 'Point to Point'! See all the works by 13 talented Australian artists here.
Clare Dubina’s Abstract + Dreamy Paintings Hero The Female Form
Clare Dubina’s Abstract + Dreamy Paintings Hero The Female Form
Studio Visit

Clare Dubina’s Abstract + Dreamy Paintings Hero The Female Form

With a background in fashion and printmaking, the Melbourne-based artist creates beautiful abstract paintings imbued with warmth.
How Tibrean + Taungurung Artist Iluka Sax-Williams Explores Kinship + Connection Through Art
How Tibrean + Taungurung Artist Iluka Sax-Williams Explores Kinship + Connection Through Art
Studio Visit

How Tibrean + Taungurung Artist Iluka Sax-Williams Explores Kinship + Connection Through Art

TDF columnist Jirra Lulla Harvey talks to artist Iluka Sax-Williams about pyrography and his journey into art!
How Sherena Bin Hitam + The Nagula Jarndu Arts Centre Share The Joy Of Art
How Sherena Bin Hitam + The Nagula Jarndu Arts Centre Share The Joy Of Art
Creative People

How Sherena Bin Hitam + The Nagula Jarndu Arts Centre Share The Joy Of Art

The director of the Nagula Jarndu Arts Centre, is sharing her knowledge and love of block printing with other women living in remote areas. She tells us her story.
A Vibrant Exhibition Of 38 Hand-Carved + Painted Birds At Laundry Gallery
A Vibrant Exhibition Of 38 Hand-Carved + Painted Birds At Laundry Gallery
Art

A Vibrant Exhibition Of 38 Hand-Carved + Painted Birds At Laundry Gallery

Meet the creative practice of husband-wife duo Irene Henry and Harold Goodman, as they work to create an ambitious 200 birds.
The Sculptural Fabric + Metal Works Of Architect-Trained Artist, Annie Paxton
The Sculptural Fabric + Metal Works Of Architect-Trained Artist, Annie Paxton
Studio Visit

The Sculptural Fabric + Metal Works Of Architect-Trained Artist, Annie Paxton

Annie Paxton Studio crafts sculptural objects using fragile silk and metal, that blur the line between architecture and furniture.
This Artist’s Mysterious Paintings Look Like Otherworldly Portals
This Artist’s Mysterious Paintings Look Like Otherworldly Portals
Studio Visit

This Artist’s Mysterious Paintings Look Like Otherworldly Portals

Melbourne-based artist Ryan Hoffmann’s captivating 3D artworks blur the distinction between painting and sculpture.
Eliza Gosse’s Paintings Capture The Nostalgia Of Retro Architecture
Eliza Gosse’s Paintings Capture The Nostalgia Of Retro Architecture
Creative People

Eliza Gosse’s Paintings Capture The Nostalgia Of Retro Architecture

Sydney artist Eliza Gosse shares an inside look at the mid-century architectural inspirations behind her mesmerising paintings.
The Dreamy Still Life Paintings Of Brooke Holiday
The Dreamy Still Life Paintings Of Brooke Holiday
Studio Visit

The Dreamy Still Life Paintings Of Brooke Holiday

Despite being told once that she 'couldn't paint', this local artist creates beautiful still-life paintings that are a visual feast!
The Melbourne Designer Bringing New Energy To The Art Of Stained Glass
The Melbourne Designer Bringing New Energy To The Art Of Stained Glass
Studio Visit

The Melbourne Designer Bringing New Energy To The Art Of Stained Glass

Eloise McCullough of Fools Glass is among the next-gen of artists who are reviving the enchanting, ancient craft for a modern audience!
How Darwin’s Coolest New Art Gallery Is Championing Indigenous Stories
How Darwin’s Coolest New Art Gallery Is Championing Indigenous Stories
Art

How Darwin’s Coolest New Art Gallery Is Championing Indigenous Stories

Laundry Gallery is an exciting Aboriginal-owned creative hub, based inside a converted 70s laundromat!
A Look Inside Abbey Rich's Mesmerising New Exhibition
A Look Inside Abbey Rich's Mesmerising New Exhibition
Art

A Look Inside Abbey Rich's Mesmerising New Exhibition

See the Melbourne artist's beautifully bold abstract pieces at MARS Gallery, filled with playful patterns and hidden meanings.
Local Artist Hannah Maskell Creates Mesmerising Grids Of Colour
Local Artist Hannah Maskell Creates Mesmerising Grids Of Colour
Studio Visit

Local Artist Hannah Maskell Creates Mesmerising Grids Of Colour

The Melbourne-based artist's geometric drawings and wooden sculptures are a cross between 'colour theory and colour therapy'.
How Powerhouse Designer, Yuwaalaraay Woman Lucy Simpson Is Making Waves
How Powerhouse Designer, Yuwaalaraay Woman Lucy Simpson Is Making Waves
Studio Visit

How Powerhouse Designer, Yuwaalaraay Woman Lucy Simpson Is Making Waves

How the Sydney based designer weaves stories of Country and culture into her collaborations with leading brands, such as JAG and Breville.
Dani McKenzie’s Detailed Paintings Look Like Familiar Photographs
Dani McKenzie’s Detailed Paintings Look Like Familiar Photographs
Studio Visit

Dani McKenzie’s Detailed Paintings Look Like Familiar Photographs

The Melbourne artist recreates local streetscapes and everyday scenes in astonishing, realistic detail.
Tia Ansell's Uniquely Layered 'Weaving-Paintings'
Tia Ansell's Uniquely Layered 'Weaving-Paintings'
Studio Visit

Tia Ansell's Uniquely Layered 'Weaving-Paintings'

The Melbourne-based artist handcrafts every element of her pieces, weaving threads together to create a canvas for her geometric paintings!
Kalkadoon Woman and Artist Glenda McCulloch On Her Family's Rodeo Lifestyle + Raising Her Kids On Country
Kalkadoon Woman and Artist Glenda McCulloch On Her Family's Rodeo Lifestyle + Raising Her Kids On Country
Family

Kalkadoon Woman and Artist Glenda McCulloch On Her Family's Rodeo Lifestyle + Raising Her Kids On Country

The Cungelella Art founder shares a look at her family's country lifestyle in Mt Isa, Queensland, where her husband competes in rodeos!
This Emerging Painter's Dreamlike Landscapes Are Filled With Memory
This Emerging Painter's Dreamlike Landscapes Are Filled With Memory
Studio Visit

This Emerging Painter's Dreamlike Landscapes Are Filled With Memory

Melbourne-based artist Kate Lewis beautifully draws on her love of the great outdoors for her emotive artworks.
Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps
Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps
Studio Visit

Designer Jordan Fleming Makes Playful ‘Creatures’ That Double As Lamps

Her handcrafted pieces are like towering, functional sculptures as tall as people – that look like they could come alive at any moment!
How Ceramic Artist Lucy Tolan Became One Of Melbourne’s Favourite Creatives
How Ceramic Artist Lucy Tolan Became One Of Melbourne’s Favourite Creatives
Studio Visit

How Ceramic Artist Lucy Tolan Became One Of Melbourne’s Favourite Creatives

The handmade vessels of ceramicist Lucy Tolan are entirely original and instantly recognisable.
Wemba Wemba + Gunditjmara Woman Paola Balla On Designing The 'Blak Love' Tram
Wemba Wemba + Gunditjmara Woman Paola Balla On Designing The 'Blak Love' Tram
Creative People

Wemba Wemba + Gunditjmara Woman Paola Balla On Designing The 'Blak Love' Tram

Jirra Lulla Harvey visits artist, curator and academic Paola Balla to discuss her biggest commission to date; a Melbourne Art Tram!
Shelley Horan Reimagines Household Junk In A Brilliant Still-Life Exhibition
Shelley Horan Reimagines Household Junk In A Brilliant Still-Life Exhibition
Creative People

Shelley Horan Reimagines Household Junk In A Brilliant Still-Life Exhibition

Shelley Horan turns unlikely arrangements of everyday objects into fun and vibrant artworks for a new show at Modern Times.
Evie Cahir’s Luminous + Emotive Art Practice
Evie Cahir’s Luminous + Emotive Art Practice
Studio Visit

Evie Cahir’s Luminous + Emotive Art Practice

Melbourne artist Evie Cahir is inspired by emotive moments in everyday tasks - like walking around the block while waiting for fish and chips.
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