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Art Lovers Australia, 300 Wellington Street, Collingwood (2026)

26/05/2026

“I love it when my art gets a physical reaction from people.”

Karen Chappelow creates work that hits like lemon juice in a cut - sharp, unexpected, impossible to ignore. Through fierce female energy, absurd scenarios, and biting humour, her art breaks down barriers while making people laugh, think, and start conversations.

Drawing from mythology, anthropology, history, and pop culture, Karen flips traditional power dynamics on their head - handing control back to women, the outsiders, and the underestimated. Bold, unapologetic, and laced with sass, her expressionist paintings and sculptures challenge contemporary society while keeping a wicked sense of humour alive.

Collected around the world, her work doesn’t whisper… it provokes.

Work Featured:

Daedalus’ created confusion
Karen Chappelow
AUD$2,500
Size: 90w x 100h x 2d cms

Knit one Purl two-wall tapestry/rug
Karen Chappelow
AUD$2,500
Size: 105w x 105h cms

Karen’s work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.

You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

25/05/2026

What if the stories we hide are the ones that deserve to be seen most?

Julia Mackie is an emerging Melbourne-based intuitive artist creating bold, emotionally charged figurative works that explore strength, vulnerability, and the unspoken truths we carry. Through her instinctive use of colour, texture, and body language, Julia captures raw human emotion in a way that feels both deeply personal and universally understood.

Her signature style balances warm and cool palettes with symbolic feminine themes and narrative-rich compositions. Every work is striking, soulful, and instantly recognisable.

An artist to watch.

Works Featured:

Daily juggle
Julia Mackie
AUD$2,430
Size: 76w x 109h x 4d cms

Safety first, then magic
Julia Mackie
AUD$1,150
Size: 61w x 51h x 4d cms

Hope
Julia Mackie
AUD$1,450
Size: 61w x 76h x 4d cms

Not yet written
Julia Mackie
AUD$2,430
Size: 76w x 109h x 4d cms

Apples of Eden II
Julia Mackie
AUD$385
Size: 30w x 30h x 4d cms

Apples of Eden III
Julia Mackie
AUD$385
Size: 30w x 30h x 4d cms

Julia’s work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.

You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

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20/05/2026

“Capturing the heat, colour, and energy of the Australian landscape through bold abstraction.”

Michael is a multidisciplinary Australian artist whose work spans painting, photography, and design. Based in Castlemaine, Victoria, his practice blends gestural abstraction with a deep connection to nature and the Australian environment. With more than 40 solo exhibitions and works held in major collections including Bendigo Art Gallery and Castlemaine Art Museum, Michael’s work is recognised for its atmospheric exploration of landscape and human experience.

Works Featured:

Otway Arcadia 1
Michael Wolfe
AUD$4,900
Size: 152w x 101h x 4d cms

Otway Arcadia 5
Michael Wolfe
AUD$2,900
Size: 122w x 67h x 4d cms

Harcourt Arcadia 6
Michael Wolfe
AUD$4,900
Size: 101w x 152h x 4d cms

Otway Arcadia 4
Michael Wolfe
AUD$2,900
Size: 122w x 67h x 4d cms

Michaels work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.

You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

15/05/2026

Inspired by the ever-changing beauty of the Byron Bay coastline.

Meet Patricia Walsh a NSW North Coast-based artist creating atmospheric seascapes that capture the movement, light, and freedom of the ocean.

Drawing on the sounds of the sea, shifting skies, and windswept landscapes, Patricia’s abstract impressionist works blend traditional oil painting techniques with a contemporary approach. A third-generation painter, her practice is deeply connected to colour, emotion, and place.

Works Featured:

Sapphire Depths
AUD$1,800
Size: 91w x 61h x 3.5d cms
Patricia Walsh

Golden Jade
AUD$1,400
Size: 61w x 51h x 3.8d cms
Patricia Walsh

Coastal Gem
Patricia Walsh
101 x 152 cm
$4,800

Quiet Emerald
AUD$1,400
Size: 61w x 51h x 3.8d cms
Patricia Walsh

Opalescence
AUD$2,800
Size: 101w x 76h x 3.5d cms
Patricia Walsh

Patrica Walshes work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.

You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

13/05/2026

Kate Harkin is a figurative contemporary artist based in Brisbane, Australia. Her works are primarily large scale acrylics.

Kate’s style is highly technical and detailed photo-realism with a strong emphasis on patterns of light and colour. Her current art works are based around immersion in water. Emotive, sensual and uplifting, Kate’s paintings celebrate the beauty of life on the Australian beach, evoking feelings of warmth and delight. Her use of colour and light refracted through water create works of art that are both masterful and beautiful. Kate’s debut portfolio of artwork includes a curated collection of primarily figurative works, with a selection of contemporary portraits celebrating the beauty of the female face and figure.

Works Featured:

Don’t Wait Up
Kate Harkin
AUD$3,000
Size: 76w x 101h x 4d cms

Summer of ‘69
Kate Harkin
AUD$4,000
Size: 100w x 100h x 4d cms

Kate’s work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.

You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

12/05/2026

With over 30 years of art-making experience, De Gillett Cox is a highly awarded and widely collected artist, holding a Bachelor of Fine Art from the Queensland College of Art. Known for her distinctive self-developed techniques, including colour rubs, glazing, and hand-drawn stencils - De creates richly layered works filled with glowing colour, texture, and movement. Guided by instinct, each canvas evolves into a vibrant celebration of joy and optimism, designed to bring warmth, light, and positivity into the home.

Work Featured:

Treetops Life
De Gillett Cox
AUD$3,000
Size: 91w x 122h x 3d cms

De’s work is currently exhibiting in the Saturation Exhibition at our Collingwood Gallery.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Saturation is exhibiting until the 26th of June at the Art Lovers Australia Collingwood Gallery.
You can view all artists exhibiting and their work via our website linked in bio.

10/05/2026

Today, we celebrate the mothers, grandmothers, mother figures and caregivers who shape our lives with love, strength and creativity.

From the stories shared around the table to the artworks passed down through generations, art has always been a way of preserving connection, memory and care.

To all the incredible women who inspire, nurture and support the artists and communities around them.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Art Lovers Australia 🤍

Works Featured:

Mummy and Me Ltd Ed Print
Claire McCall
AUD$230
Size: 41w x 51h cms

Mother
Kristy Quinn
AUD$400
Size: 25w x 20h x 5d cms

Mother and Child
John Maitland
AUD$7,950
Size: 120w x 120h cms

Where Love Begins
Kay Shanley
AUD$1,980
Size: 61w x 61h x 3.8d cms

Mother and child
Paola Ditel
AUD$1,200
Size: 76w x 115h x 3.5d cms

You can view all works featured and more via our website linked in bio.

06/05/2026

When does intensity become overwhelming and when does it transform into something unforgettable?

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Join us for the opening night on 8 May and be among the first to experience this electrifying showcase. Celebrate the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and soak up the energy of a gallery bursting with colour, conversation, and creative expression.

RSVP now and secure your FREE ticket - spaces are limited, and this is one opening you won’t want to miss.

Artists Featured:
Julia Mackie
Michael Wolfe
Rachel Rae
Linda Kypriadakis
Emma Kelly
Sam Brett

02/05/2026

Have a glance at some of the works exhibiting in our upcoming exhibition SATURATION.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Join us for the opening night on 8 May and be among the first to experience this electrifying showcase. Celebrate the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and soak up the energy of a gallery bursting with colour, conversation, and creative expression.

RSVP now and secure your FREE ticket - spaces are limited, and this is one opening you won’t want to miss.

Artists Featured:

Rachel Rae
De Gillet Cox
Kate Harkin
Lee J Morgan
Patricia Walsh
Emma Kelly
Sam Brett
Karen Chappelow

29/04/2026

Take a peak at some work by a few of the Artists who will be exhibiting in our upcoming exhibition SATURATION.

Saturation dives into the power of colour, emotion, and excess, exploring the point where richness spills over into something immersive and all-consuming. This vibrant group exhibition brings together artists who embrace bold palettes, layered textures, and heightened visual experiences, inviting viewers to step into works that are anything but subtle.

Join us for the opening night on 8 May and be among the first to experience this electrifying showcase. Celebrate the artists, connect with fellow art lovers, and soak up the energy of a gallery bursting with colour, conversation, and creative expression.

RSVP now and secure your FREE ticket - spaces are limited, and this is one opening you won’t want to miss.

Works Featured:

Where It’s Wild
Kylie Sams
AUD$990
Size: 102w x 102h x 4d cms

Summer of ‘69
Kate Harkin
AUD$4,000
Size: 100w x 100h x 4d cms

Treetops Life
De Gillett Cox
AUD$3,000
Size: 91w x 122h x 3d cms

The House Where I Belong
Emma Kelly
AUD$520
Size: 60w x 50h cms

Opalescence
Patricia Walsh
AUD$2,800
Size: 101w x 76h x 3.5d cms

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