Cathy Hilder | Under the Sea

Under the Sea: A Luminous Journey explores the colour, movement, and presence of marine life beneath the ocean surface. Working on black canvas, Cathy Hilder builds layers of luminous colour to capture the way light emerges in underwater environments. Each painting focuses on a different subject, from octopus and clownfish to coral formations and sea turtles, observing both detail and atmosphere. The series moves between realism and imagination, including references to myth through the mermaid and traces of human history in the shipwreck. Together, the works present an immersive view of the underwater world, highlighting both its visual richness and quiet intensity.

Darwin Visual Arts

Friday 12 June – Saturday 4 July 2026

Gallery open Wednesday 12pm - 5pm; Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm; Saturday (artist run) 10am - 2pm

Exhibition opening – Friday 12 June, 6–8pm