Tracing Change, Group Exhibition at Modern TImes

Act of Love I, acrylic on board.

Exhibition dates: 16 November – 5 December 2023 | Opening Night 16th November 6-8pm 

Tracing Change. Showcasing the works of over 50 Australian artists from the Modern Times community and beyond.

Modern Times invited the artists to look back on the year and consider personal shifts - big or small – and via mindful and practical contemplation interrogate points of transformation or foster new perspectives. The resulting works experiment in zones of discomfort and explore unconventional materials, techniques or subject matter.

For this exhibition, I created a series of small paintings on board, which are all titled 'Acts of Love' as a reminder to myself, that a deep beauty exists on this earth and I will continue to seek it.

All welcome to join us in the gallery 16 November from 6-8pm to celebrate the opening night of Tracing Change.

NIGHT MARIGOLD, solo exhibition. Boom Gallery

Night Marigold: a collection of paintings exploring the emotive affects of colour, light, and form.

With these artworks, I attempt to challenge my own assumptions of how colour functions within a composition and take chances by working with a vivid palette. Shifting shapes of intense glowing tones, oceanic blues and greens, and pastel hues sit soundly in unison.

Drawing inspiration from nature, I give homage to the humble Marigold, which were often linked to represent the powerful strength of the sun. Through these paintings, I wanted to emulate the sensation we experience in the natural world in our everyday lives: a glistening moon, the gentle hypnotic motion of ocean waters, warmth from a winters’ sun.

Opening: 20th August 2022, 1pm - 3pm.

Exhibition dates: 18th August - 11th September

Location: Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland Street, Newtown, Geelong.

To receive a preview for this exhibition on Saturday 13th August please contact gallery.

Internal Geometries, group exhibition at Boom Gallery,

Exhibition dates: 7 October - 31 October 2021

Catalogue available from 2 October 2021. For all sales inquiries contact gallery.

A group exhibition featuring Ellie Malin, Alichia van Rhijn and Sarah Kelk. Each of these artists use form and structure in their work to process and explore memories, experiences and the subconscious.

New works in painting at Modern TImes.

These paintings are an extension to previous works looking at form, colour and light. In these works I wanted to experiment with a greater intensity of colour. I’m interested in how colours react to each other and I’m trying to find new ways of bringing them together.

Through an introspective process I apply layer upon layer, purposely revealing and concealing information beneath the surface. Soft geometric forms resemble complex architectural constructs whilst also hinting towards elements of nature.

Colour and shape, light and dark culminate in compositions evoking memory of a time and space.

Terra Firma II, Thursday 3rd December - 23rd December at Big Boom

Terra Firma II is the second iteration of this popular group exhibition, which focuses on the unique landscape of Australia. Boom Gallery have selected a diverse range of artists from across Regional and Metro Victoria and New South Wales to respond to this concept and are delighted to be presenting this really beautiful show.

This time at Big Boom, Terra Firma II will feature: Andrea Shaw, Ellie Malin, Shelley McKenzie, Harley Manifold, Sally Stokes, Nick Dridan.

"End of Summer 2020, the exigent stench of bushfires filled the air. A few short weeks later, we were confining warily inside our homes. Our environment contracted to a limited 5km radius and ‘walks to nowhere’ around the neighbourhood became an everyday outing. Inspiration of my Australian landscape became singularly focused and centred on time spent outdoors and gazing out windows towards the horizon. Old terraces lined up as if to hold each other up, along densely populated streets, front yard foliage, a curious gum tree, scattering pink sunsets, it was these elements and moments from life that connected me with the landscape. For this work I swapped the etching press for a paintbrush to achieve more immediate results, laying out colours and shapes purposely revealing and concealing information beneath the surface." Ellie Malin.

‘Camellia’, acrylic painting on canvas board. Framed in Tasmanian oak. 71x56cm

For pre-sales and preview of Terra Firma II exhibition click here. Artworks can be purchased directly from the website. Due to the high demand for and interest in these works, we cannot hold or reserve. For International buyers please contact us directly to purchase.

Terra Firma II begins on Thursday 3rd December and runs until Wednesday 23rd December at Big Boom.

Boom Gallery, 11 Rutland St, Newtown, VIC 3220, Australia, 0419 410 252

‘Olive Tree’, acrylic painting on canvas board, framed in Tasmanian oak. 31x26cm

Talisman, Rafts, Mementos.

Talismans, Rafts, Mementos, showcases the work of the entire community of Modern Times artists – both new and old, emerging and established – with over 150 works by 57 artists that span painting, photography, ceramics and sculpture. 

This group show will exhibit from November 19 to December 10 in our Fitzroy Gallery and sales will open online at 7am on Thursday November 19. Please see more information below.

There will also be many ways to explore this exhibition online with a full gallery of images, a virtual tour and anecdotes and musings from each of the artists to indulge in, so stay tuned.

Exhibition Details:

Dates: November 19 – December 10
Location: Online & In Our Fitzroy Gallery
Sales: Online, 7am Thursday November 19

Group Exhibition - Shape Shifters, South Australia

Features nine contemporary Australian Artists exploring the language of abstraction through shape and colour.

Exhibition opening night - Oct 9

Pre-sales begin - Oct 8

To attend the opening , please RSVP

‘Aizuri-e’, 1200mm X 800mm, unique state woodblock print, oil based inks on 100% cotton.

‘Shine I’, 600mm X 400mm, unique state woodblock print, oil based inks on 100% cotton.

‘Shine II’, 600mm X 400mm, unique state woodblock print, oil based inks on 100% cotton.

For artwork and pre-sales enquiries please contact Art Images Gallery