Amanda Ogilby is a Margaret River artist known for her atmospheric and refined still life oil paintings. Her work balances a modern aesthetic with traditional techniques, showcasing a strong foundation in representational realism and a sensitivity to light, tone, and detail. Each piece pairs carefully chosen homewares, florals, and seasonal produce to create quietly evocative compositions with a sense of calm and presence.

A few years ago, I felt this strong desire to paint these fascinating birds. I hadn’t paid much attention to them until I moved to Bathurst, where they became impossible to ignore. I started to notice something unique about Magpies—they don’t just glance at you like other birds; they actually stare. At first, I found them a bit intimidating, but even more so, I was captivated by their boldness. Magpies exude confidence, strutting around with an air of coolness, and their expressions can range from cheeky to downright intense. This exhibition aims to capture their playful spirit and the vibrant moods they convey.

This collection of work explores domestic life centred around the dining table that occupies an important place in the artist’s home. A table of interesting dimensions, long and thin, it was made originally to fit a difficult space. It has since moved house twice, and has fitted into each new space as if it were made to be right there.

As the cold season approaches, the table becomes the place to sit in the warmth of Winter sun - to eat, to read, to work, or to talk with friends.

Through exploring dramatic tonal contrasts and examining the balance between light and shade, Nell Symonds creates dynamic still life portrayals. Composed of assorted potteries, summery lemons and curvaceous pears and pomegranates, her subjects are often selected for their shapely proportions, intrinsic colour variations, luminosity and ability to cast compelling shadows.

Sydney based artist, Zoe Sernack has produced 5 new works for us that reflect forms of nature above and below the surface. Using a soft and delicate colour palette, Zoe not only paints but carves into the timber boards to really capture the flow and pulse of the Australian landscape. Her work explores the connections between landscape, memory and the subconscious. She has an instinctive understanding of colour, line and texture while balancing abstracted forms. Zoes’ objective has never been to depict but to evoke a visual connection. Whether it be a sense of place, a feeling or a memory.

Historically my work has been associated with strong colours and also the investigation of ‘edges’ – between representation and abstraction, and also the physical nature of edges of paint; whether hard or loose delineations, or the soft blending of paint, each specifically chosen to better evoke moods and create bold visual effects. 

Narelle Higson returned to full time art practice following many years of doing other things, including working in health and children’s television. Describing herself more as a scribbler than a painter, Narelle has embraced oil pastels which when combined with cold wax, enables layering and scraping back to create a unique finish and texture. Narelle is drawn to capturing Australian landscapes, describing the colour, light and movement of grasses, bushland, flora and water.

Applications are now closed.

The TATE defines abstract art as: “Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead use shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect”.

The Corner Store Gallery has accepted submissions to a new ONLINE Group Exhibition featuring ABSTRACT ART. We have rescheduled some of our upcoming exhibitions due to the Covid 19 pandemic, all upcoming exhibitions will now be online only. Artists were invited to submit ABSTRACT work of any medium, subject or style with a size limit of 1m squared. The exhibition will include the most exciting and original artworks submitted for selection from artists and designers from all over Australia.

To give you all something to look forward to we have 2 more group exhibitions launching this month ONLINE ONLY. The first is our Locals Only group exhibition launching Thursday April 2nd at 8pm via our website. Initially curated to celebrate our region's talent during Orange F.O.O.D. Week, we've gathered some Corner Store Gallery alumni to showcase this April.
We'll be posting lots of videos over on our Instagram stories so you can have a bit of a virtual tour if you're confined to the house.
With FREE local delivery within 24 hours and Australia wide shipping available, we are making this as easy as possible.

Exhibiting Artists

Colleen Southwell, Madeline Young, Jaq Davies, Jude Keogh, Aileen Francis, Naomi Lawler, Helen Chegwidden, Paula Bartyzal, Simon Hrebicek, Mary Donnelly.