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ShareAn insight into an exhibition held at Red Hill Gallery in 2010 as seen through the eyes of University Of Queensland Intern Ashleigh Clarke. Mel has just been selected as a finalist in the 2012 Moran Art Prize  The winner … Continue reading →

ShareA CHANCE encounter with a stranger in a Nambour park has proven an unlikely recipe for success for artist Mel Brigg. The Buderim painter has been named as a finalist in the 2012 Doug Moran National Portrait Prize – an … Continue reading →

ShareDavid Hinchliffe, retired Brisbane City Councillor, is an exceptional talent whose paintings are based on the streets, laneways, paths and urban settings of cities he loves, including Paris, New York, Venice, and his hometown, Brisbane. Since beginning painting at 12 … Continue reading →

ShareThis month we are happy to present an insight into the life of one of Brisbane’s and Australia’s most sort after caterer.  A Gold Licence Caterer, Tom Burke from Caxton St Catering  is considered one of Australia’s leading culinary creators. … Continue reading →

ShareQueensland University of Technology – Bachelor of Creative Industries (Interdisciplinary) After enjoying a unit in visual display within the arts, I was inspired to seek an internship position at an art gallery to expand my knowledge of display and curation. … Continue reading →

ShareTodd Whisson creates an impression at Red Hill Gallery. His works have received an outstanding amount of attention, the consideration of light and colour within his paintings are a breath of fresh air. For an artist, Todd Whisson is a … Continue reading →

ShareThe youngest son of the artist Jamie Boyd, Nathaniel belongs to the distinguished Boyd artistic dynasty that began in 1886.  Tutored by his father Jamie Boyd, an acknowledged master colourist, Nathaniel is equally talented across a wide variety of mediums, … Continue reading →

ShareThe opening night of Red Hill Gallery’s current exhibition “Jamie Boyd’s Family Dynasty ” received impressive comments and overwhelming interest from the guests.  The rainy weather did not deter gallery goers as the space soon filled with an eclectic mix … Continue reading →

ShareComparing the artworks of five generations of his family, Jamie Boyd says the differences in each artist’s works say more than the similarities. “I was looking at a water colour by [great-grandmother] Emma Minnie and it is very similar to … Continue reading →

ShareThis month we present an insight into the life and world of Jamie Boyd a 5th generation Boyd from a family of artists considered as art royalty in Australia with a heritage of artists dating back to the early 1800 … Continue reading →

ShareOn the eve of the opening of his major solo exhibition, we thought we would revisit the technique used by John Beeman in his work.  A difficult and unforgiving technique that he makes look effortless; gesso is a traditional method … Continue reading →

ShareJamie Boyd comes from at long line of famous artists. History confirms that the Boyd Family collectively have made a very profound and well-documented contribution to Australian art dating back to the nineteenth century. Born in 1948 in Murrumbeena Victoria, … Continue reading →

ShareThis month we present an insight into the life and world of internationally acclaimed artist Mel Brigg.  Mel will show his latest collection in April in a major exhibition titled “Beyond The Realms” – a compelling look at the artist and his … Continue reading →

ShareDanielle McManus intertwines experiences from everyday life with her Maltese heritage to produce superbly whimsical artworks & ceramics. Whether fictional or based on real-life family events, Danielle’s love of storytelling is evident in her colourful, figurative offerings that provide viewers … Continue reading →

ShareJulie Hutchings is an emotional painter her aim is to create work with energy and movement. Her studies of the human form exhibit energy, passion and relate a story of the moment with character and soul that she brings to … Continue reading →

ShareEmma Sheldrake’s signature style drips with seductive intent, blending figurative art with the mischievousness of Pop Art and the subtleties of eroticism.  Bold colour combinations, daring brush strokes, irreverent drips and enticing eyes define the power of her images to … Continue reading →

ShareWho is hot on our walls this month? – Dean Reilly! We are so excited at Red Hill Gallery to welcome Dean Reilly to our Gallery. In 2010 Dean Reilly was a finalist in both the Archibald Prize and Doug … Continue reading →

ShareWelcome to 2012!  Here is a blog written by Louise Clark who did her internship with us at Red Hill Gallery.   We all loved working with her and hope she got a lot out of her time with us and … Continue reading →

ShareStarr is a ‘New Traditionalist’, combining traditional themes with her own contemporary style. Starr’s paintings are intensely personal and are as much the work of a devotee of popular culture as they are of the artist/observer. Artchat asks this Hot … Continue reading →

ShareThis month we present an insight into the life and world of artist Lucette Dalozzo. Exploring ones vivid imagination and understanding the essence of dreams is Lucette Dalozzo’s distinction in Art. Vibrant, intense and enchanting are just a few ways … Continue reading →