WHERE THE ART IS
2024 Moreton Bay Regional Art Prize
'Self Portrait - Where the Wild Things Grow' continues its journey being selected as a Finalist for the Annual Art Prize. A beautifully curated exhibition showcases the shortlisted finalist at Pine Rivers Art Gallery from Saturday 22 June to Saturday 3 August 2024.
REDCLIFFE ARTS SOCIETY: The Old Fire Station Gallery
Toward Home
Toward HOME brings together five artists whose works explore home as memory, body, history, family and longing. From ancestral connections to domestic critique, sensory experience and emotional terrain, each artist moves toward a different vision of what home is—or could be.
Through a multi-disciplinary approach, the works reflect on comfort and discomfort, presence and absence, rootedness and restlessness. Toward HOME is not about arriving but about searching—the journeys that shape a sense of belonging.
Featured Artists:
Mel Brady
Amanda Gardner
Kylie Harries
Sarah O’Neill
Rachel South
Moreton Bay Art Prize 2025
3rd Place Winner
'BASILEA'
Once again, 'Basilea' is spreading the joy and has been selected for the Moreton Bay Art Prize in 2025 and has taken out 3rd place amongst so many other esteemed artists and works. I feel honoured and privileged to have this recognition. Thank you to all the team at Pine Rivers Art Gallery and The Moreton Bay Creative team for once again putting on a beautifully curated exhibition.
Madeline Brewer's judging notes:
Rachel South’s acrylic portrait of local farmer Sarah Heath of Basilea Living Herbs and Edible Flowers is commendable for its local relevance, likeness and creativity. The artist’s detailed rendering and thoughtful composition captures Sarah’s enthusiasm for the natural world and the joy she brings to her community through her work. The flowers are not just decoration; they symbolise cycles of life and care. Congratulations to Rachel South on a deeply moving and technically accomplished work.
Moreton Bay Art Prize 2025
North Lakes Guide: It's all in the Detail
...Basilea is the colourful artwork from the hands of Rachel, who has been painting the majority of her life. It came about after attending one of Sarah Heath’s edible flower workshops at Basilea Living Herbs in Burpengary. Rachel was inspired by Sarah’s enthusiasm and the many flowers growing around her and thought it would make a great painting.
“Usually, I will see an idea or composition and get a strong feeling if it needs to be created,” Rachel said. “ It doesn’t always have reasoning, but that develops through the creation process. We both realised it was a reflection of motherhood, how she arrived to now, motherhood, womanhood, femininity and supporting women in business.
“All I wanted was for this painting to reach a wider audience and bring some joy to the viewer. The prize will allow this opportunity for it to be seen again.”
Written By Sheree Hoddinett
City of Moreton Bay & Queensland Government
RADF: Continue Creating Grant
Never would I have thought I would be supported to create, build concepts, and develop ideas. The freedom that it brings to the creative process is immense.
I am so grateful to the City of Moreton Bay, in partnership with the Queensland government, for the support provided through the Regional Arts Development Fund (RADF). This funding is an essential investment in the creative sector, enabling artists to pursue professional development and contribute meaningfully to the cultural landscape. Thank you for recognising the value of artistic practice and supporting its growth
Lines & Curves
Pleased to be selected for the international Arts to Heart Project publication.
Introducing "The Lines and Curves Book," a magnificent hardcover coffee table book that captures the essence of creativity. This book is a celebration of international women artists and their talent and innovation.
"The Lines and Curves Book" is not just a book —it's an inspiring journey through the diverse interpretations of lines and curves in art. Perfect for personal collections or as an elegant display piece, this book is designed to signify passion and inspire creative pursuits.
2024 Brisbane Portrait Prize: Salon des Refusés
Basilea
'BASILEA'
Pleased to announce my selection as a finalist, into the Salon De Refuses for 2024 in conjuction with the Brisbane Portrait Prize!
So pleased that 'Basiliea' will be on show and shared with you all! This piece has been a wonderful journey of womanhood and continuing friendship through a world of flowers!
The 2024 Salon des Refusés will be coming to Petrie Terrace Gallery on Thursday, 8th of August. The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts. The Salon des Refusés provides further opportunity for artists who enter the Brisbane Portrait Prize, as the gallery features works selected by Salon Judges.
On Saturday, 10th of August at 6pm, join us at Petrie Terrace Gallery for the Salon Gala Night!
2023 Backyard Art Stories
'Grass Clippings'
"Every day in backyard sheds, garages, home offices and studio spaces across Queensland little known artists are creating beautiful work. They are doing this around full-time careers, families and a myriad of other responsibilities. They create because the artist inside spoke to them. Their stories need to be told." This piece was selected as a runner up in a callout for artworks inspired by our backyards. I was currently creating 'Grass Clippings' and thought it was the right fit. As part of the selection our works are published in 2023 magazine Edition. www.backyardartstories.com
Art of Imagination 2023
New Exhibition coming soon to - Petrie Terrace Gallery
17 November 2023 - 15 December 2023
Royal Queensland Art Society
3/162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Art can represent mystical ideas, emotions, and states of mind through symbolic images, forms, colours, and indirect suggestions. The use of poetic expression in artwork creates hidden meanings beyond straightforward depictions of people, objects, and places, making inner truths visible.
This exhibition invites artists to submit artwork that portrays mythological, magical, supernatural, spiritual, or mystical themes and experiences. Styles such as fantastic realism, visionary, and inspirational art are encouraged. Throughout history, artists have used symbols to communicate abstract ideas and emotions. The call for submissions is open to all artists and for both 2D and 3D media
2023:QRAA - People's Choice Finalist
RAINBOW HAZE
https://flyingarts.org.au/2023-qraa-peoples-choice-award/#jp-carousel-41071
Jump across to The Flying Arts website and check out all the amazing works and send us a vote!
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas, 2023
Dimensions: 101.6 x 3.5 x 76.0 cm
Artist Statement:I have an unspoken, ingrained sense to create. My understanding of life’s journey develops through working with the visual. My work explores a perspective on the human psyche and our interconnected mental health. I find most powerful connections come to life when exploring the human spirit and offerings of our country.
Louder and louder, whilst also unseen. To bring to life the feeling of the loud discomfort disguised by the beauty in colour. How we may feel and what is expressed can be the blurred lines in our perspective.
Rainbow Haze is an auric field of our subconscious. Our eyes the windows to our soul. Sometimes feeling less colourful than we are seen.
The terminal between fear and courage, discomfort and ease, stagnation and transformation.
We internalize each slow moving creepy crawly. Most of the time hidden beneath the rainbow haze of our personalities.
So, we journey the pathway of growth, through health and healing. Unable to chase away the fear but come to understand the correlation to our safety. Weaving anchor points of resilience and opportunity. Allowing us the moment for transformation into beautiful colourful creatures.
Photographer: Rachel South
Brisbane Portrait Prize 2023
Self Portrait: Where The Wild Things Grow
The Brisbane Portrait Prize is all about celebrating Brisbane portrait artists and their sitters, while encouraging public engagement with the arts. It is with great pleasure and gratitude that my self portrait is a Finalist in this years 2023 Prize on show at the Brisbane Powerhouse until 29th October.
'Once I was a child, endless places you could go through the mind's eye. The foundations of my story in a typical Australian household. A split face block A frame house in the suburbs of Brisbane. A window on each side at the peak of the roof overlooking the bush and neighborhood. You could watch all the creatures sitting patiently waiting for their prey. Observers observing. Over time, I have come to question what it is all for? The layers of hereditary conditioning can be all restricting to our thinking. Artist was not on the list to bring you success. Determined to prove my purpose, I spent my practice trying to find the right ingredient, all the while, I was actually developing my story. The flow of paint, its translucency. The way colour gives life to a form. Connecting with people as a tool for healing, for awareness and voice. This is how I become my authentic self '.
Extra Special Surprise Note -
Your artwork has been selected to be hung in a further showcase in the foyer of Central Plaza One (345 Adelaide Street, Brisbane).
This exhibition will take place from October 31st - November 20th, 2023.
Moreton Bay Region Art Prize 2023
'Maggie'
The Moreton Bay Art Prize is an annual exhibition and prize that supports and celebrates local artists. I am overjoyed to be selected as a finalist for the Art Prize for 2023. The opening night was a huge success for the Moreton Bay Arts community. I feel priviledged that the hard work put into a beautiful painting entitled 'Maggie' has been recognized. Exhibition runs until the 19th August. I encourage everyone to go and experience a beautiful curation of local artists.
Outside In - St Vincent's Hospital
'Outside In' aims to provide patients with a connection from the hospital to the outside world. Artworks engender encounters with people, places and experiences beyond the hospital itself. They provide opportunities for reflection and contemplation, engaging memory and recognition, inspiration and motivation.
”St Vincent’s Private Hospital Brisbane
I am thrilled to be apart of another successful and important exhibition program which brings the outside world upfront and personal for many patients. To make an impact on someone's day in the slightest of ways through my visual stories is what I create for. It seemed especially important when my works were shown across the Cancer ward. Level 1, St Vincent's, Chermside. You can also find work at St Vincent's, Kangaroo Point.
ART@LARGE
FORESHORE FOOTPATHS - 'Saltation'
Council commissioned nine local artists to create vinyl public artworks for nine different sections of concrete footpath along the foreshores in our region from Bongaree to Woody Point.
The nine artists responded to these curatorial themes: Natural environments along the Moreton Bay foreshore Built environments in proximity to the foreshore Experiences of the bay.
Each artwork spans 25 meters. The artwork will remain on display until June 2023.
Outdoor Gallery
'Residents of Moreton'
From 7 May to 5 June 2022, areas of the Moreton Bay Region will be transformed into vibrant outdoor galleries featuring the artwork of six talented local artists.
Mayor Peter Flannery said Council is offering an outdoor gallery experience throughout Moreton Bay, with our busiest roads being activated by colourful, impactful contemporary art.
“Investing in our local arts sector is a priority for Council and the Outdoor Gallery is a new initiative as part of the 2022 Moreton Bay Region Art Prize. This opportunity is designed to support local artists to create artwork at a large scale for display across the beautiful outdoor spaces in our region for everyone to enjoy,”
he said.“6 pieces of artwork printed on two vinyl banners each will be displayed in high traffic areas across Moreton Bay. This provides a unique opportunity for local artists to have their artwork seen by thousands of people who live in and visit our region.
Flying Arts QRAA
'Decadence' touring Exhibition - 'Their Excellencies'
"Decadence"
The Queensland Regional Art Awards (QRAA) is an annual visual arts prize and exhibition for established and emerging artists living in regional and remote Queensland. The program aims to provide a platform for further professional development.
In 2020, artists were encouraged to explore the complex notion of decadence within their own communities and households across Queensland – both in times of shortage, and in times of plenty.
"Their Excellencies" was chosen as a finalist and had the wonderful journey around Queenslands most remote galleries for the following twelve months.
