In August I am exhibiting my work in four group exhibitions across Sydney and one in Brisbane! If you're need to recharge your creative batteries this month, I'd love for you to visit one (or more!) of these exhibitions. Admissions are free. Throughout the month, you’ll be able to see my paintings in:
Freedom and Sustainability
3–20 August 2026
The Gallery Ramp Space
St Ives Village
166 Mona Vale Road, St Ives NSW 2075
The Winter Edit
7–30 August 2026
Something Else Gallery
1/8 Belgrave Street, Manly
Opening Night: Friday 7 August, 6:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Tuesday–Sunday, 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Designed by Nature
8–30 August 2026
Royal Art Society
25–27 Walker Street, North Sydney
Opening: Friday 8 August, 1:00–3:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Monday–Friday: 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Closed on Public Holidays
The Other Environmental
14–23 August 2026
Art Bau Gallery
1/1 Mitchell Road, Brookvale
Opening Night: Friday 14 August, 6:00–8:00 pm
Gallery Hours: Wednesday–Saturday, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
I’m also very happy to share some exciting finalist news. My artwork has been selected as a finalist in the Lethbridge Gallery Small Scale Art Award 2026 in Brisbane, with the exhibition taking place during August 2026. In addition, I have been selected as a finalist in the 9×5 Landscape Art Prize 2026 at Waverley Woollahra Art School, with the finalist exhibition opening in September 2026.
And there is even more to look forward to — my next solo exhibition is coming in September. I’ll be sharing details of this new body of work very soon, so stay tuned for the official announcement.
Thank you, as always, for following my artistic journey and supporting my work. I hope to see some of you at one of the exhibitions this month.
Every so often, a commission opens the door to an entirely new way of thinking. One such moment came when a client asked for something unexpected — a lightweight, sculptural object in the form of puppets. Creating puppets became an unusual and exciting way for me to explore my creativity. They sit somewhere between sculpture, design, and storytelling. Unlike painting, where the surface holds the narrative, puppets demand attention to volume, balance, texture, and movement. Even at rest, they suggest gesture, character, and presence. Working on these pieces allowed me to think beyond the wall and the frame, translating artistic ideas into tactile, three-dimensional forms. Each puppet became a small character — playful, expressive, and full of personality. This unexpected direction reminded me how important it is to stay open as an artist. New materials, new formats, and new requests can lead to discoveries that expand both practice and imagination — sometimes in the most surprising ways.
True Blue & a Little Bit of Yellow — UNITED. The second exhibition by True Blue & a Little Bit of Yellow expanded the circle. This time, Ukrainian and Australian artists came together, united by solidarity and a shared belief in the power of art to help. Seventeen artists participated in UNITED, a collective effort where local creatives gathered their talent for a clear purpose — to raise funds for humanitarian aid supporting Ukrainians affected by the war. Held at Curl Curl Creative Space Gallery from 21–24 July, the exhibition became a meeting point of cultures, generosity, and creative voices. We are deeply thankful to everyone who took part, visited, supported the artists, and contributed to this cause.
