Rhonda is a landscape painter and printmaker based in Orange in the Central Tablelands region of New South Wales. Through her works she is trying to convey her relationship with the land and nature, whether working in the desert, bush or wetlands.

For over a decade Sue has been based in the Gascoyne region of Western Australia, which has served as the primary source of inspiration behind her current body of work. Based on profound personal interactions with nature, the artist depicts intimate portraits of her surrounding environment.

Being in the landscape is like being in love. I am drawn to its power, glory and terror, in the hope that I can hold it forever, but it won't be captured. It's a wild thing. This is what I try to recreate in my paintings; the exhilaration of uncertainty and surprise, the freedom of the unknown.

I grew up in the UK and moved to Australia in 1999. From a young age I have always been a creative person, but I didn’t really take up art until 10 years ago.

My inspiration comes from the scientists and artists of the nineteenth century, who set about to systematically study and catalogue plants and animals from around the world and communicate their beauty in printed media. 

Victoria’s work is expressive and playful. She uses strong brushwork, colour and pattern to capture the beautiful landscapes surrounding the city of Perth and our South West.

In association with the Goondiwindi Civic Centre Artspace we were very proud to host our first Art and Photography Exhibition & Awards - Heart of the Bush.

Exhibited by Wagner Contemporary Art Gallery, Sydney - 2021 We were simply drawn into Kerry McInnis' 'River' series this year. There's something about the water flowing through the paintings that is so captivating....

When I came across the artwork of @amanihaydar I knew there was something special about it. Something though was telling me that there was a lot more of a story behind...

Image Courtesy: Meagan Jacobs Art has the ability to light us up inside and open our eyes to a different perspective. Art is a massive inspiration behind The Bush Exchange....