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
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Artwork 1: Fig. 49
Dimensions: 46cm x 51cm
Description: Oil on Linen, 2024
Price: $1,100
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Artwork 2: Fig. 54
Dimensions: 56cm x 61cm
Description: Oil on Linen, 2024
Price: $1,400
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Artwork 3: Fig. 58
Dimensions: 46cm x 51cm
Description: Oil on Linen, 2024
Price: $1,100
Carmen Vincent
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Artwork 1: Dreaming of Lilies
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
Description: Oil on Gesso Board
Price: $1,350
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Artwork 2: Barramani Calling
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
Description: Oil on Gesso Board
Price: $1,350
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Artwork 3: Seeking Ritual
Dimensions: 18 x 24 inches
Description: Oil on Gesso Board
Price: $1,350
Kasia Frankowicz
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Artwork 1
Description: Fresh flowers in ceramic vase
Price: $350
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Artwork 2
Description:Fresh flowers in ceramic vase
Price: $400
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Artwork 3
Description: Fresh flowers in ceramic vase
Price: $250.
