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Creative People

Art

Studio Visit

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

Melbourne based Annie Paxton creates mesmerising sculptural works made from silk, fabric, aluminium, steel and chain mail!

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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.
Christina Karras

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.
Christina Karras

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!
Christina Karras

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.
Christina Karras

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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'.
Christina Karras

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Dani McKenzie’s Detailed Paintings Look Like Familiar Photographs

The Melbourne artist recreates local streetscapes and everyday scenes, filled with intimate reminders of our own inner-worlds.
Christina Karras

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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!
Christina Karras

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!
Christina Karras

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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.
Christina Karras

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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!
Christina Karras

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!
Jirra Lulla Harvey

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.
Christina Karras

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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 chip...

Art

8 Artists Who Perfectly Capture The Beauty Of Homes + Architecture

From terrace houses to suburban streetscapes, these local artists capture the everyday beauty in our homes and neighbourhoods.
Christina Karras

Art

Caroline Walls Captures Unseen Everyday Moments In Her Personal New Show, ‘MotherLover’

Fleeting, intimate moments are depicted in artist Caroline Walls' new collection of oil paintings showing at Jerico Contemporary.

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Georgia Spain's Abstract Paintings Capture The Chaos Of Our Times

The Melbourne artist's new exhibition reflects tumultuous world events and news cycles, with a poetic sense of ambiguity.
Christina Karras

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Why The Internet Is In Love With Libby Haines’ Beautiful Still-Life Paintings

Melbourne artist Libby Haines' works are a wonderfully messy reflection of everyday life - and they sell out on Instagram within seconds!
Christina Karras

The Design Files acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.

First Nations artists, designers, makers, and creative business owners are encouraged to submit their projects for coverage on The Design Files. Please email bea@thedesignfiles.net