Sam Iurada’s current exhibition Evolution, at Frey in Hawthorn, includes fluid abstract works inspired by the artist’s recent trips to remote communities, secluded gorges and homesteads in the Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Saxon Quinn’s latest solo exhibition, THISMIGHTBEFUN, at At the Above gallery, invites the viewer to unpick what is there or impart what isn’t into the work – layering hues, symbols and textures to create works that sway from the intentional to the unrestrained.

Ryhia Dank is a contemporary Aboriginal artist – her new book, Nardurna – A First Nations Colouring Book, takes us on a journey through Country. For Indigenous peoples and allies alike, Ryhia invites us to engage with the stories, places and art from her world.

New Zealand born, Sydney-based artist Jaimee Paul portrays nature’s beauty through strikingly realistic watercolour animal portraits – her upcoming solo exhibition, SAWUBONA, at Ditty Wheels gallery in Sydney, will showcase a collection that aims to foster conversation of environmental care, and custodianship.

Sydney-based artist Emma Pfeiffer’s talent extends to both painting abstract and still-life works. Her current body of work captures intimate still-life scenes – drawn from her love of the countryside.

Looking at her artwork, you’d never guess Northern Beaches-based artist Natasha France started abstract painting a mere six months ago! The artist taps into spirituality, nuance and shade, music and poetry for her pastel-hued, ethereal paintings.

Sydney-based artist, Jackelyn Bickell, uses natural materials including flower petals, onion skins, eucalyptus leaves and avocado pits to hand-dye her modern silk tapestries – inspired by shadow play and nature.

The countdown is on to the spring edition of The Other Art Fair at The Cutaway at Barangaroo, in Sydney – showcasing the work of over 130 incredibly talented emerging and established local Australia-based artists.

Magali De Moor is a Belgian small-batch designer based in Northern NSW whose creativity is fuelled by curiosity.

Brisbane-based ceramic artist, Meg Lumley, explores the relationship between solid forms, negative space and geometric motifs for her latest collection, Shadow Play.

For Melbourne-based artist Brooke Holiday, still life painting is a mediative and mindful space. Her careful compositions and evocative palettes harness themes such as time, intimacy, loneliness, affection, devotion, disaster and delight.

Melbourne-based multidisciplinary artist Bobby Clark’s new book, Art Class: Line and Colour, takes us through a guided art class to harness our artistic expression – exploring ways to ignite even the most analytical minds.