Palette & Palate: Arts Showcase

The below offers an in-depth look at the incredible artists featured in this event, sharing their unique stories, creative visions, and the inspirations behind their artwork on display. Here, you’ll find a curated selection of pieces that reflect each artist's individual style and passion, providing a meaningful connection to their work.

If a particular piece resonates with you and you'd like to explore adding it to your collection, simply click the “Inquire to Purchase” link below each artwork. The artist will be happy to get in touch and go through any further details to ensure a seamless purchase experience. We invite you to immerse yourself in these exceptional works and celebrate the artistry and perspectives that make this exhibition truly special.

Ashton Wastney

  • Artwork 1: Fig. 49

    Dimensions: 46cm x 51cm

    Description: Oil on Linen, 2024

    Price: $1,100

  • Artwork 2: Fig. 54

    Dimensions: 56cm x 61cm

    Description: Oil on Linen, 2024

    Price: $1,400

  • Artwork 3: Fig. 58

    Dimensions: 46cm x 51cm

    Description: Oil on Linen, 2024

    Price: $1,100

Carmen Vincent

  • Artwork 1: Dreaming of Lilies

    Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches

    Description: Oil on Gesso Board

    Price: $1,350

  • Artwork 2: Barramani Calling

    Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches

    Description: Oil on Gesso Board

    Price: $1,350

  • Artwork 3: Seeking Ritual

    Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches

    Description: Oil on Gesso Board

    Price: $1,350

Kasia Frankowicz

  • Artwork 1: Kitchen

    Dimensions: 92 x 92 cm

    Description: Acrylic, aerosol, oil pastels on canvas. A shared bottle of wine leaves you in a gentle haze, with a soft belly and perfect company—a warm feeling after a nice dinner.

    Price: $4,500

  • Artwork 2: Fisherman

    Dimensions: 76.2 x 101.6 cm

    Description: Acrylic, aerosol, oil pastels on canvas. "Fish, to taste right, must swim three times—in water, in butter, and in wine."

    Price: $3,300

  • Artwork 3: The Next Day

    Dimensions: 60 x 50 cm

    Description: Acrylic, aerosol, oil pastels on canvas. Her own quiet moment after the chaos.

    Price: $1,250

Kim Kermode

  • Artwork 1: Grey Days

    Dimensions: 40 x 30 cm

    Description: A surreal blend of realism and abstraction, this piece is like a collage, with landscapes that mirror the subject’s story.

    Price: $650

  • Artwork 2: Swan Song

    Dimensions: 40 x 50 cm

    Description: Inspired by delicate springtime flowers, "Swan Song" speaks to the fleeting beauty of nature amidst climate change.

    Price: $700

  • Artwork 3 (Series): Green Velvet Series

    Green Velvet 1: 45 x 56 cm, $800

    Green Velvet 2: 80 x 56 cm, $1,000

    Green Velvet 3: 45 x 56 cm, $800

    Series Price: $2,200 (when purchased as a set)

    Description: This series bridges Kim’s Western and Caribbean heritage, using fashion to explore her roots.

Zsofia Samu

  • Artwork 1: Let Me Show You What I Can Give

    Dimensions: Dimensions: Width: 40cm, Depth: 30cm

    Description: Aluminium wire mesh, printed organza, copper wire, and embroidery threads. This artwork was inspired by conversations with asylum-seeker friends, and features a stylized barbed wire motif symbolizing the physical and psychological boundaries displaced people face. Concept developed in collaboration with Riccardo Armille.

    Price: $990

  • Artwork 2: Human Thesis

    Dimensions: Height: 74cm, Width: 40cm, Depth: 40cm

    Description: Copper and steel wire, monofilament, linen, and printed clear film. This handwoven book captures the stories of asylum seekers and refugees, making their powerful messages an integral part of the piece. Created in collaboration with Ondru.org and Whittlesea Council.

    Price: Not For Sale

  • Artwork 3: Nest

    Dimensions: Height: 30cm, Diameter: 25cm

    Description: Recycled newspaper yarn, copper wire, and cotton. Inspired by an unconventional bird’s nest on a gum tree, this piece explores the concept of "home" as a place of belonging and refuge, regardless of its perceived imperfections.

    Price: $450.

Simona Turco

  • Artwork 1

    Description: Fresh flowers in ceramic vase

    Price: $350

  • Artwork 2

    Description:Fresh flowers in ceramic vase

    Price: $400

  • Artwork 3

    Description: Fresh flowers in ceramic vase

    Price: $250.