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Barbara Bateman: Where Bush Meets Sea – A Retros

Barbara Bateman: Where Bush Meets Sea – A Retrospective Exhibition

Are you an Architect & Artist?Call for Entries:

Are you an Architect & Artist?Call for Entries: "Architects + Their Art" Exhibition
Are you an architect who also creates visual art?We are seeking architects who explore artistic expression beyond their architectural practice for an upcoming exhibition, "Architects + Their Art." This exhibition will showcase the creative intersections between architecture and visual art, highlighting how spatial thinking, materiality, and design principles translate into diverse artistic forms.We welcome submissions across all visual media, including painting, sculpture, drawing, photography, mixed media, and digital art - no video.EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST VIA LINK IN BIO.If you have any questions please refer to the terms and conditions via link, or contact quadrant gallery via email at contact@quadrantgallery.com.au#architects #melbournearchitects #melbourneartists #Artgallery #melbourneartgallery #contemporaryart #artloversaustralia #visualartists #abstractart #sculpture #melbourneartgallery #quadrantgallery

Barbara Bateman, Bushland Rhthyms 2024, Oil on Lin

Barbara Bateman, Bushland Rhthyms 2024, Oil on Linen, 122x152cm, AUD3500Barbara Bateman, with a Masters in Art and Design and extensive research in colour, creates works depicting the Otway region along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Living part-time near Cathedral Rock for over 60 years, she captures the rhythm and spirit of the landscape through abstraction and reduction. Her bold, colour-rich compositions emphases the interplay of shape, tone, and texture, seeking harmony rather than direct representation.
Her process is intuitive—working with a limited palette of yellows, purples, and blues, she allows light and emotion to guide her compositions. Influenced by artists like Gauguin, Matisse, and Emily Kngwarreye, Barbara explores perception, memory, and the profound connection between self and place. Her paintings evoke both intimacy and vastness, balancing structure and spontaneity.
As art historian Rosemary Crumlin notes, “Her paintings are the engagement between artist and landscape—they evoke singing and dancing.” Through her work, Barbara expresses the privilege of being alive, inviting spirit and mystery to dwell within each piece.
This retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience Barbara’s creative evolution over time, showcasing her significant works and artistic journey. A must-see for both art enthusiasts and collectors.#MelbourneArtGallery #AustralianArt #Otways #GreatOtwayNationalPark #LandscapePainting #NatureInspiredArt #AustralianArtist #WildAustralia #SupportLocalArtists #ArtLoversAustralia

Barbara Bateman, My Sea View No 2, 2024, Oil on Li

Barbara Bateman, My Sea View No 2, 2024, Oil on Linen, 62x92cm, AUD750

BARBARA BATEMAN WHERE BUSH MEETS SEA: A RETROSPEC

BARBARA BATEMAN
WHERE BUSH MEETS SEA: A RETROSPECTIVE
5 - 28 FEBRUARY 2025Step into the vibrant world of Barbara Bateman, where colour, memory, and landscape intertwine. With a lifetime of connection to the Otways, Barbara distills the rhythm and energy of the region into bold, colourful, intuitive compositions that feel both timeless and alive.This retrospective is a rare opportunity to experience Barbara’s current collection and earlier artworks, meet the artist, and immerse yourself in her world of colour and light.@barb.bateman44#artexhibition #otways #artgallery #melbourneartgallery #melbourneartists #abstractart #melbourneartist #contemporaryart #art

Join us this Saturday, February 15th, from 1–2 P

Join us this Saturday, February 15th, from 1–2 PM to meet artist Barbara Bateman and explore her captivating retrospective, 'Where Bush Meets Sea'. Get an exclusive insight into the meaning behind the works, shared firsthand by the artist herself.RSVP via link in bio (essential for catering).#meettheartist #melbourneartscene #MelbourneEvents #melbourneartist #australianartists #australianartevents #artevents #artgallery #melbourneartgallery #contemporaryart #abstractart #landscapeart #freeevent #BarbaraBateman #ArtAlmanac #Otways

THIS SATURDAY 15 February from 1-2pm - Scones + Me

THIS SATURDAY 15 February from 1-2pm - Scones + Meet the Artist - RSVP via link in bioBarbara Bateman
Where Bush Meets Sea: A Retrospective
5 – 28 February 2025Barbara will also be conducting a painting performance on the 22nd of February. Experience Barbara Bateman’s art in a 2.5-hour live painting performance. Observe her process, color choices, and audience interaction.Book your tickets via the link in bio.#melbourneartgallery #ArtGallery #landscapepainting #melbourneartist #whatsonmelbourne #melbourneevents #melbourneartscene #contemporaryart #australianArtist #otways #artevents

Barbara Bateman Another Kind of Experience, 2019 O

Barbara Bateman
Another Kind of Experience, 2019
Oil on Linen
79 x 102cm
AUD850View full exhibition via link in bio.#landscapepainting #abstractpainting #contemporaryart #australianartist #barbarabateman #artgallery #melbourneart #melbourneartgallery

BARBARA BATEMAN WHERE BUSH MEETS SEA: A RETROSPEC

BARBARA BATEMAN
WHERE BUSH MEETS SEA: A RETROSPECTIVE
5 - 28 FEBRUARY 2025Join us for Barbara Bateman’s Opening this Saturday from 1-3pm.Step into the vibrant world of Barbara Bateman, where colour, memory, and landscape intertwine. With a lifetime of connection to the Otways, Barbara distills the rhythm and energy of the region into bold, colourful, intuitive compositions that feel both timeless and alive.This retrospective is a rare opportunity to experience Barbara’s current collection and earlier artworks, meet the artist, and immerse yourself in her world of colour and light.Join us for an opening of art, conversation, and inspiration. Who knows, you may just find a piece that speaks to you.@barb.bateman44#artexhibition #otways #artgallery #melbourneartgallery #melbourneartists #abstractart #melbourneartist #contemporaryart #art

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