Prudence DeMarchi 29 May - 6 June / Catherine Hickson 12 June - 27 June / Paula Thistleton 3 - 11 July/

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CURRENT / UPCOMING / PREVIOUS

SHE DREAMS IN COLOUR / PRUDENCE DEMARCHI

Opening Night: Friday 29 May 6–8pm

Exhibition Dates: 29 May - 6 June

I seek out joy — and create to share it.

This body of work is led by intuition and colour — an exploration of movement, energy, and emotional connection. Each painting begins without a fixed outcome, guided by instinct and a willingness to let go. Through layered brushstrokes and shifting forms, the work unfolds in moments of spontaneity and flow.

I paint to translate energy into something visible and tangible, creating pieces that invite an immediate emotional response. Colour becomes a language — used to spark joy, lift the mood, and evoke a sense of lightness and play.

There is a looseness in the work — a balance between control and freedom — where marks remain raw and expressive, allowing the process to stay present. This openness creates space for interpretation, inviting a personal connection.

Ultimately, these paintings are made to bring vitality and happiness into a space — an invitation to pause, to feel, and to experience a moment of joy.

Opening night supported by Sea Salt & Sage Catering, Young Henrys, Symphonia Wines, Heaps Normal, NON

Free entry | All welcome

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