18 September 2026 — Gallery 11:11, 227 Malton Road
A Visual Conversation in Texture and Colour
Paintings by Tetiana Koldunenko & sculptures by Deanne Palmer
Gallery 11:11 presents two artists inspired by their local bushland, each translating nature through colour and texture in distinctly different materials—textured painting and encaustic sculpture. Through these contrasting approaches, familiar flora is no longer singular, but reimagined, open to multiple ways of seeing, sensing and connecting with the landscape. This dialogue becomes fully present through the physical encounter with Tetiana’s painted reliefs and Deanne’s sculptural forms. Together, the paintings and sculptures celebrate the richness of Australian flora through two distinct yet complementary artistic languages.
Opening 5:30 – 7:30 pm Friday 18 September. Complimentary Ukrainian Cake Tasting
Free admission.
Gallery 11:11 227 Malton Road
(cnr Malton and Norfolk road - Norfolk road entry)
North Epping NSW 2121
Australia
Open hours
19 – 20 September | 10 am – 4 pm
21 – 25 September | by appointment
For inquiries and appointments:
0417 433 422 info@gallery1111.net www.gallery1111.net
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.
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.
