"I consider myself an encaustic artist. I have used other forms of media over some 50-plus years of artistic practice, painting and creating, but encaustics is my preferred medium – I would go so far as to say that I am ‘addicted’!


For the “Cosmology Series”, I have drawn inspiration from various scientists and theorists and embellished them in a metaphorical way to reflect how I think the universe functions. In this way, I hope my artwork is both educational and aesthetically pleasing.


Nebulae, galaxies, and quasars are depicted from memory—rather than literally—as a symphony of colours, and I paint them in my go-to medium, encaustics. I appreciated the most recent exploding star in the Milky Way Galaxy, Kepler's supernova so much, it became the starting point for the “Cosmology Series”.


- Stephen (Buffalo) Dalton



Opening: Friday 28 July 2023 6pm - 8pm

Showing: 28 July - 19 August 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


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Liz Grylls | Brainscapes
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Alison Worsnop | Flower Visitors
August 25, 2025
Arlya Tuckey and Lara Penney | Kaleidoscope
July 18, 2025
ArtBroken
June 24, 2025
This exhibition reflects the ‘Revitalisation’ of ‘Femininity’ and ‘Cultural Resilience’.
June 24, 2025
These pieces capture the spirit and rebellion of the world’s most unforgettable musicians.
June 24, 2025
Inspired by the unpredictable nature and vivid colours of Darwin’s wet season
June 24, 2025
Discover the bold, imaginative world of Darwin’s own trailblazing publisher Wild North Comics.
April 22, 2025
Explore the nature of local lifestyles with intent to capture funky fashions and everyday living in Darwin. The artworks displayed will depict the fun, enigmatic and colourful existence of tropical Darwin during the day, and the busy, energetic nightlife around its local haunts.
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