In contemporary practice I pursue making in my creative endeavours to create in ways which reflect my environment, and celebrate a mix of abstraction and a hint of representation. I make work which suggests rather than states.
Emily Wright is a Torquay based artist and illustrator working under the name Ahki Illustration. Her practice spans detailed graphite drawings, hand-carved lino prints, and large-scale murals; often inspired by the ocean, local wildlife, and the coastal environment she calls home. Emily’s work explores themes of connection to nature, place, and community, and she is […]
With a love for drawing and form, Helen creates playful narratives and curious imaginings. She also drifts into more abstract languages of mark making, tracing gestures that echo the rhythms of place and environment. Helen has exhibited widely in solo and group exhibitions and continues to grow her passion for how individuals and community can […]
Ashmore Arts is a commercial hub for local artists of all genre’s to work, display and create pieces for private and commercial clients.
Martine Oderio’s practice is grounded in a love of playing with materials and sharing the joy of art-making with others. While ceramics currently sit at the heart of her work, she moves fluidly between sculpture, printmaking, drawing and painting to record and interpret nature and lived experiences. Deeply influenced by her coastal surroundings, Martine’s unruly […]
Studio 14 at Torquay Community House is a welcoming creative hub where local artists gather to explore, learn and create. Working across acrylic, watercolour and drawing, the group fosters a supportive environment for artists of all experience levels. The House is also home to classes led by established artists Colin Peel and Pat McKenzie, enriching […]
With over twenty years of artistic experience, I work across diverse mediums including drawing, painting, clay, and printmaking. My practice has been shaped by formal study, art courses, and extensive self-directed exploration, resulting in a distinctive and versatile approach to image-making. My work moves between figurative and abstract, exploring tension between detail and spontaneity. Recently, […]
Awarded, commissioned and collected worldwide, Jan has held 50+ solo exhibitions on four continents. Colour, design and narrative are key elements of her arts practice. She lives and works with George, sculptor husband of 59 years at Moongate Studios, in their owner-built mudbrick home and studios just a birdsong from Bells Beach.
Anglesea Art House members come together across all mediums and enjoy learning and sharing together. The Anglesea Art House offers print presses, glass and pottery kilns and Gallery and Studio space for members to pursue their creative practices.
Directions: Behind tennis courts in a small stand-alone studio with mural on exterior.
