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Antoinette Ferwerda
Empire Gossamer
Mixed Media on Canvas
154 x 154 cm
Antoinette uses a variety of media to create work that is abstract and metaphysical, looking deeply into the interconnectivity of the world around her. Combining a minimalistic approach with a focus on design embodying a modern style with a preference for luxury minimalism. Antoinette Ferwerda is an Australian artist known for creating bold artworks with a masterful use of colour and texture. After a rich journey with many twists and turns – studying visual communication, working in the pharmaceutical industry, dipping her toes into the fashion world – she now creates an inspiring output of original artworks. Using her signature collage techniques and captivating eye for colour, her work explores abstract and metaphysical interpretations of the natural world and the wide range of life forms that call it home.
Sarrita King
Ngurra
Acrylic on Linen
120 x 180 cm
Sarrita is the younger sister to fellow artist, Tarisse King, and daughter to the late highly regarded artist, William King Jungala (1966 – 2007). She inherited her Gurindji and Waanyi ancestry through her father, who came to public attention during the 1960s and 1970s when him and other members of the Gurindji tribe employed by the Wave Hill cattle station led a landmark case which became the first successful land rights claim in Australia. In the Gurindji language ‘Ngurra’ means landscape and ‘Janginyina’ mean lightning. In this painting Sarrita has used her latest technique of fluid line work to tell the story of the Lightning storms rolling across the landscape. Sarrita’s lightning story was the first imagery she painted under guidance of her father, the late, William King Jungala.
Jonathan Gemmell
Lush
Mixed Media on Canvas
170 x 160 cm
Framed 163 x 173 cm
Jonathan W Gemmell grew up surrounded by the natural beauty of Warrandyte, Victoria. From the age of 5, he was creating with his brushes and colours, with the passion of budding artist. After completing high school, Jonathan pursued his love for the outdoors by obtaining a qualification in landscape design and construction, all while nurturing his dream of becoming a professional artist. Jonathan’s artistic journey is a vibrant tapestry woven with bold colors and organic movements, reflecting the awe-inspiring landscapes that have shaped his life. His canvases are alive with the essence of nature, each stroke a testament to his deep connection with the world around him. Supported by his loving family—three sisters and parents who fostered his artistic spirit—Jonathan’s creative aspirations were nurtured from a young age. Whether through painting classes or endless encouragement, his family provided the foundation for his artistic endeavors. Now settled in his own home and garden, Jonathan shares his life with his wife, a talented interior designer and their first child. Amidst the tranquility of nature, he finds inspiration for his larger-than-life artworks, each piece a visual journey inviting viewers to immerse themselves in the adventure of his creations. Working primarily on large canvases, Jonathan builds layers of color and texture, mirroring the complexities of human emotions and life’s ever-changing landscapes. Just as nature evolves and grows, so too does Jonathan’s art, a reflection of his continuous exploration and growth as an artist and individual.
Phil Stallard
Hawkesbury Flame Trees with Delicious Sand
Oil on Canvas
137 x 137 cm
Describing himself as an “Emotional Abstractionist”, Phil Stallard dedicates himself to creating exuberantly coloured paintings with Sydney centric iconography. The theme of water has been a prominent reference point for Phil, of which he further draws upon personal memories of Sydney and the Hawkesbury. With an aptitude to push the genre of landscape painting through an interplay between abstraction and realism, Philip’s strength is found in the ability to balance spontaneous painterly marks with careful consideration for geometric compositions. There exists a playful element to each work, whether it be the strength in colour that radiates excitement or the presence of circles, hearts and numbers, which offer a sense of humanness to each piece.
Gav Barbey
A Land of Sweeping Plains
Mixed Media on Canvas
122 x 153 cm
Gav Barbey is an Australian contemporary artist based in Melbourne. He spent most of his childhood years surrounded by nature in a modest backyard in Springvale North and later in the neighbouring suburb of Mulgrave, built upon farming paddocks. Describing himself as an “Emotional Abstractionist”, Phil Stallard dedicates himself to creating exuberantly coloured paintings with Sydney centric iconography. The theme of water has been a prominent reference point for Phil, of which he further draws upon personal memories of Sydney and the Hawkesbury. With an aptitude to push the genre of landscape painting through an interplay between abstraction and realism, Philip’s strength is found in the ability to balance spontaneous painterly marks with careful consideration for geometric compositions. There exists a playful element to each work, whether it be the strength in colour that radiates excitement or the presence of circles, hearts and numbers, which offer a sense of humanness to each piece.
