No Vacancy Gallery, 34-40 Jane Bell Lane, Melbourne (2026)

OPENING HOURS:
Gallery
Tues-Fri 12 - 6
Sat & Sunday 12 - 5

Cafe
Mon-Fri 7 - 4

SOCIAL MEDIA
Website: www.no-vacancy.com.au
Facebook: www.facebook.com/novacancygallery
Instagram: https://instagram.com/novacancygallery

27/08/2026

Current: More Life by Joshua Davison

17 Aug - 6 Sept

Please join us for the opening celebration Friday 21st August 6-8pm

‘More Life’ continues Joshua's exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world through acrylic polymer sculptural paintings and palette knife oil paintings. The exhibition reflects on the fleeting nature of organic life and humanity's instinct to preserve it, transforming delicate botanical forms into enduring, sculptural objects that exist between painting and sculpture, realism and abstraction.

Flowers and foliage become symbols of impermanence, growth, and renewal. Through slow, process-driven construction, each work embeds time, labour, and permanence into its surface, challenging the transient lifespan of the natural forms that inspire it. By merging botanical elements with subtle figurative forms, the works speak to the shared vulnerability of people and nature, emphasising coexistence rather than dominance.

‘More Life’ reflects Joshua's desire to give lasting form to moments that would otherwise fade. The exhibition represents a continued refinement of his evolving practice, further integrating sculptural acrylic polymer techniques with traditional palette knife oil painting. By bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, the works celebrate the symmetry, texture, and colour of the natural world while inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the beauty and resilience that surrounds them.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works

26/08/2026

Current: More Life by Joshua Davison

17 Aug - 6 Sept

Please join us for the opening celebration Friday 21st August 6-8pm

‘More Life’ continues Joshua's exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world through acrylic polymer sculptural paintings and palette knife oil paintings. The exhibition reflects on the fleeting nature of organic life and humanity's instinct to preserve it, transforming delicate botanical forms into enduring, sculptural objects that exist between painting and sculpture, realism and abstraction.

Flowers and foliage become symbols of impermanence, growth, and renewal. Through slow, process-driven construction, each work embeds time, labour, and permanence into its surface, challenging the transient lifespan of the natural forms that inspire it. By merging botanical elements with subtle figurative forms, the works speak to the shared vulnerability of people and nature, emphasising coexistence rather than dominance.

‘More Life’ reflects Joshua's desire to give lasting form to moments that would otherwise fade. The exhibition represents a continued refinement of his evolving practice, further integrating sculptural acrylic polymer techniques with traditional palette knife oil painting. By bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, the works celebrate the symmetry, texture, and colour of the natural world while inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the beauty and resilience that surrounds them.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works

21/08/2026

Current: More Life by Joshua Davison

17 Aug - 6 Sept

Please join us for the opening celebration Friday 21st August 6-8pm

‘More Life’ continues Joshua's exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world through acrylic polymer sculptural paintings and palette knife oil paintings. The exhibition reflects on the fleeting nature of organic life and humanity's instinct to preserve it, transforming delicate botanical forms into enduring, sculptural objects that exist between painting and sculpture, realism and abstraction.

Flowers and foliage become symbols of impermanence, growth, and renewal. Through slow, process-driven construction, each work embeds time, labour, and permanence into its surface, challenging the transient lifespan of the natural forms that inspire it. By merging botanical elements with subtle figurative forms, the works speak to the shared vulnerability of people and nature, emphasising coexistence rather than dominance.

‘More Life’ reflects Joshua's desire to give lasting form to moments that would otherwise fade. The exhibition represents a continued refinement of his evolving practice, further integrating sculptural acrylic polymer techniques with traditional palette knife oil painting. By bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, the works celebrate the symmetry, texture, and colour of the natural world while inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the beauty and resilience that surrounds them.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works

18/08/2026

Current: More Life by Joshua Davison

17 Aug - 6 Sept

Please join us for the opening celebration Friday 21st August 6-8pm

‘More Life’ continues Joshua's exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world through acrylic polymer sculptural paintings and palette knife oil paintings. The exhibition reflects on the fleeting nature of organic life and humanity's instinct to preserve it, transforming delicate botanical forms into enduring, sculptural objects that exist between painting and sculpture, realism and abstraction.

Flowers and foliage become symbols of impermanence, growth, and renewal. Through slow, process-driven construction, each work embeds time, labour, and permanence into its surface, challenging the transient lifespan of the natural forms that inspire it. By merging botanical elements with subtle figurative forms, the works speak to the shared vulnerability of people and nature, emphasising coexistence rather than dominance.

‘More Life’ reflects Joshua's desire to give lasting form to moments that would otherwise fade. The exhibition represents a continued refinement of his evolving practice, further integrating sculptural acrylic polymer techniques with traditional palette knife oil painting. By bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, the works celebrate the symmetry, texture, and colour of the natural world while inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the beauty and resilience that surrounds them.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works

17/08/2026

Current: More Life by Joshua Davison

17 Aug - 6 Sept

Please join us for the opening celebration Friday 21st August 6-8pm

‘More Life’ continues Joshua's exploration of the relationship between humanity and the natural world through acrylic polymer sculptural paintings and palette knife oil paintings. The exhibition reflects on the fleeting nature of organic life and humanity's instinct to preserve it, transforming delicate botanical forms into enduring, sculptural objects that exist between painting and sculpture, realism and abstraction.

Flowers and foliage become symbols of impermanence, growth, and renewal. Through slow, process-driven construction, each work embeds time, labour, and permanence into its surface, challenging the transient lifespan of the natural forms that inspire it. By merging botanical elements with subtle figurative forms, the works speak to the shared vulnerability of people and nature, emphasising coexistence rather than dominance.

‘More Life’ reflects Joshua's desire to give lasting form to moments that would otherwise fade. The exhibition represents a continued refinement of his evolving practice, further integrating sculptural acrylic polymer techniques with traditional palette knife oil painting. By bridging the gap between sculpture and painting, the works celebrate the symmetry, texture, and colour of the natural world while inviting viewers to slow down, observe, and reconnect with the beauty and resilience that surrounds them.

13/08/2026

Top Shelf: Annelise Josephine Smith

‘Modern Heirlooms’ translates possessions into a contemporary, minimal language that invites reflection on their emotional and symbolic weight. It explores the condition of objects kept interminably and isolates them in a dark field to be contemplated.

This series of five works continues the long term search for my personal heirlooms as I continue to discover what form they may take. A moment in time is recreated across the images, a memory of breakfast at dawn. By capturing the significant elements of this recollection it becomes tangible, able to be held not only within my mind.

Annelise Josephine Smith is an emerging artist working from her home studio in Naarm Melbourne. Through her soft oil paintings she explores objects and forms, finding their connection to person, place or memory. She was most recently recognised as a Highly Commended finalist in the Waterhouse Natural Science Art Prize held in the South Australian Museum.

Link in bio for catalogue of available works!

Address

34-40 Jane Bell Lane
Melbourne, VIC
3000

Website

http://www.no-vacancy.com.au/

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when No Vacancy Gallery posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Museum

Send a message to No Vacancy Gallery:

No Vacancy Gallery