Exhibitions

This exhibition invites you into a world of wonder and whimsy, featuring artworks that are all things POP, Surrealist and possibly a bit bizarre! Artists include David Archer (NEW) - South Australia's maker of ingenious automata, animatronics and devices of all kinds! Wendy Dixon-Whiley (NEW), Melissa Duncan, Lorelei Medcalf, James Price (NEW), TANK (NEW), Mark Warren, James Willebrant and Ross Wilsmore. Please join us for the opening on Friday 28th June 6-8pm

South Australian abstract-landscape painter, Cristina Metelli returns with her second solo exhibition with the gallery after a very successful first exhibition! From the stillness of a rainy day in the bush to a hilltop vista, this exhibition draws on Cristina's personal experience of walking in nature. Each painting is an abstracted expression of emotion in response to what is seen and felt, depicted through colour and the expressive application of paint.

We are very excited to present Christopher Meadows' first solo exhibition with the gallery for this years' SALA Festival! Christopher is regarded as a careful compositional draftsman who uses traditional mediums and techniques to develop images that reflect a sense of quietness. Natural and urban landscapes, memory and the imprint of human life remain a constant source of inspiration. Prepare to be captivated by this exhibition of paintings and sculptures!

Peter Watts is an award-winning landscape artist - a finalist in the 2021 and 2022 Glover Prize, he captures fleeting moments of light and shade in the dramatic skies across Central Victoria and South Eastern Australia. Peter’s paintings are influenced by vivid cloudscapes and landscapes around the Daylesford area, interpreting the wild combinations of shade, movement and time shifts inherent in the high hills. With a distinct perspective on nature’s ferocity and beauty, Peter moves from reality to a subtle abstraction that brings his work to life.

Lise Temple is an award-winning contemporary artist residing in the Barossa Valley, South Australia. Her paintings are influenced by the vivid colours and atmospheric light of the Mid North and the experience of viewing different landscapes from changing viewpoints which she interprets with an abstract approach. Further to her depictions of South Australian landscapes, Lise also examines the various structures of built environments and interiors. This exhibition will be a wonderful combination of both her interior / exterior explorations.

Native Twig Spoons These works are inspired by my daily bushwalks across Peramangk country - where I live and practice. Native flora - twigs, leaves and seedpods are emphasised, drawing attention to their intricate shapes, textures and diversity. Banksia, melaleuca, gum nuts, prickly tea tree. Specimens carefully selected, encapsulated in brass, inviting to touch, feel and explore. Utilitarian objects providing a reminder of the significance, fragility and preciousness of our ecosystem and landscape.

We are very excited to present another solo exhibition of new paintings by Amica Aindow (formerly Whincop). Born in Germany, Amica spent much of her childhood on the rugged coast of England’s Isle of Wight. Following several years traveling the world, she eventually emigrated to Australia with her family, initially settling in Brisbane before moving to her current home in Gympie, a former gold mining town in southeast Queensland. Consequently this is reflected in Amica's love of wide open spaces which is reflected in her work. Amica maintains a painting practice deeply informed by the forms and colours of the natural world.

Much loved Western Australian printmaker, Kati Thamo will be exhibiting a selection of new prints alongside Deb McKay's porcelain vessels and sculpture. We are thrilled to be exhibiting Kati's stunning work again!

Art Images Gallery are excited to present Deb McKay's first solo exhibition of intricate ceramic vessels and sculptures using boldly stained porcelain. Deb employs new techniques, new colours and new forms in this body of work, exploring the idea of change and the importance of embracing it.

Water inspired landscape paintings by: Mishka Ammann, Janet Ayliffe, Siv Grava (image), Audrey Harnett, Jud Keresztesi, Sarah McDonald, Craig Penny, Suzie Riley, Harry Sherwin, Chris Summer, Lise Temple and more...

Katie Wyatt has been painting professionally since 2007 and is represented in galleries in South Australia, Victoria, New South Wales and online. She has held many successful solo exhibitions and has received numerous awards for her work. Katie is often asked if her paintings are specific locations of a particular scene or area. Rather than being a representation of a place, her pieces are created entirely from memory, recollection, and emotion as a response to experiencing the incredible beauty of our Australian landscape and coastline. This exhibition “Down to Earth” reflects Katie’s warmth and approachability which she hopes will remind us of the beauty that surrounds us—the landscapes that hold our memories and the emotions that colour our lives.

Eliza Piro was born in Adelaide and spent her younger years growing up in Clare in the mid-north of South Australia. Further study at the Melbourne School of Photography gave Eliza a greater understanding of colour, texture and form which led into experimenting with different mediums. Eliza now practices as a full-time artist working in acrylic and watercolour on canvas and paper. Eliza is inspired by the kaleidoscope of colours that she encounters in both her daily life and her many travels. India has had a particular influence on Eliza’s work with its tapestry of rich hues, patterns and textures and her rhythmic brushstrokes capture the essence of a land where colour is not just pigment, but a living, breathing entity. Many of the works in this exhibition have also been inspired by recent holidays snorkelling off the Great Barrier Reef while marvelling at the delicate coral formations and their fragility juxtaposed against the vastness of the ocean. Eliza’s work is bold, spirited, and beautiful. Her paintings are a celebration of colour, pattern, and nature’s intricate forms to convey a sense of optimism and joy.

Art Images Gallery is proud to present an exhibition of thought-provoking works by renowned Australian cartoonist and artist, Michael Leunig. Showcasing original paintings, hand-written poems, pen-and-ink drawings, etchings and prints, this exhibition is a celebration of imagination, satire, and the exploration of the human experience.