“The inherent drive that defines parameters also holds the potential to transcend them.” With a focus rooted in deep connection with the source material, José creates immersive paintings that exude gentle tones and framed reveries. He retains the original inspiration for each work, allowing it to evolve into a new narrative - a fitting prelude to his language of strictness & extravagance. Curated by: Rhea Ornias Tan Jose engages in daily rituals of challenging the medium, exploring the parameters of his vision and the potential of his experience. His practice of restraint creates an indelible ripple in his works, which also serves as a form of catharsis, allowing empathy to find expression.

As a self-taught artist residing in Darwin, I take inspiration from plants and wildlife in my local area, favourites being flowers and birds. I consider myself a process artist, for me the, ‘creating and making’, are where I find the most joy. Art is my escape from the everyday mundane.

Breathing In Colour is a visual celebration of expression, inviting the viewer to experience the colour, flow and movement of the artworks. This vibrant series showcases a variety of flowing abstract paintings in harmonious combinations of dark, light, bold and subdued contrasting colours, drawing out introspective reflections of self.

Margie Joy’s known for her vibrant, joyful artworks, this exhibition is no exception. ‘Turn left at Mulberry Street’ will capture your heart and imagination as you wander along Mulberry Street amidst the imaginary tiny homes and fantasy gardens, full of wonder and whimsical delights. Her Artworks include handmade papers from Japan.

As we step into the dawn of a New Year, we invite our talented members to embark on a creative journey with our Member exhibition theme... "Hibernate." Hibernate beckons artists of all mediums to explore the profound concept of nesting, incubating, and going internal. This theme offers a canvas for artistic expressions that delves into the intriguing world of hibernation, drawing inspiration from the natural tendencies of creatures and animals.

ICONIC showcases the work of local artists from the Northern Territory and celebrates our 40th Anniversary! Please follow our social media platforms for information on public programs at Darwin Visual Arts.

A behind-the-scenes glimpse into the creative lives of the hosting artists of Paint and Create Darwin. A locally owned business specialising in providing quality pop-up beginner social painting classes. Join us in an exhibition where creating art helps us release and escape the chaos of everyday life. A visual explosion of different mediums coming together in one space. Artistic energy is our drive to create and break boundaries, bring joy, and connect with others. Creative energy is a flow; ideas start to unravel, and time moves quickly, great things can be made, and even if they aren't always "great", it's essential to our imaginative lives. A collection of work created by the following artists: Prue Rathborne - ceramics and acrylic paintings Craig Smith - acrylic paintings Dainna Meyering - acrylic paintings Rebecca McSkimming - acrylic paintings Rosharn Deslandes Knight - digital and acrylic works Sophie Bound - acrylic, oil, textured mediums and foil leaf paintings Kaitlin Durbidge - acrylic paintings Ginger Hobbs - acrylic paintings David Dalzell - pen and ink with watercolour Opening: Friday 6 October 2023 6pm - 8pm Showing: 6 - 28 October 2023 Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza 1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT Gallery opening hours for exhibitions: Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

The Australian Outback light is intense, full of colour and heat. Paint thickens as the asphalt heats, sticky and viscous. This light is tempered, come dusk, changing the palette. In this rugged, timeless land life abounds despite this harshness; quirky, intrusive, claiming its ownership. I am concerned with mark-making, to capture the feeling of a surface, which may contrast with the surrounding textures. I use a variety to tools to scrape and work with the paint to build up a textured surface, which is often in contrast with the smoothness of water and reflections.  Opening: Friday 1 September 2023 6pm - 8pm Showing: 1 - 23 September 2023 Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza 1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT Gallery opening hours for exhibitions: Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm

As a profession, art therapy is still very white, western and colonial. As an art therapist from a non-white and non-western background, Eva examines trauma and healing from a different perspective. She explores the power of art and storytelling to critique the toxic systems that are making us unwell as a collective. She imagines a reconnection to nature-culture as alternative sites of power to reclaim healing centered on our identity. Eva is an art therapist with a Malaysian Chinese background. Her diasporic and multicultural background offers her a unique vantage point to critique the dominant culture. Opening: Friday 1 September 2023 6pm - 8pm Showing: 1 - 23 September 2023 Where: DVA - Ground Floor, Harbour View Plaza 1/8 McMinn St, Darwin City, NT Gallery One Gallery opening hours for exhibitions: Wednesday 12 - 5pm, Thursday & Friday 10am - 5pm, Saturday 10am - 2pm