Art

When Felicity Gardner moved to Shellharbour, it unlocked a new source of inspiration - the Illawarra itself.

The Wollongong Art Prize has undergone a transformation as Gallery Director Daniel Mudie Cunningham leads a new way forward.

Nelli Hegi is one half of the design duo from HEGI Design House. Husband and wife team Nelli and Juri founded their eponymous studio right here on the South Coast in 2020. Originally from Kazakhstan, and having previously lived in Germany, Nelli is influenced by her European background, creating bespoke furniture pieces that merges functional art with emotional depth. Let’s explore how Nelli has shaped the making of HEGI

He’s a celebrated creative powerhouse, but has Mikey Freedom really found the meaning of life? For this multidisciplinary artist, the search itself might be the answer.

From groove-driven indie and soulful folk-pop to authentic acoustic vibes and rich cultural influences, these four Wollongong-based artists: Kane Calcite, Joe Mungovan, Gracie Love, and Blessie Pica are making waves with their unique sounds and captivating performances.

With a background in fashion design, it was a move to the South Coast and the impending arrival of twins that gave Jade Fisher the perspective shift to follow her passion for art. Renowned for her signature soft pastel hues and joyful colour, Jade combines a love of botanicals with playful patterns and abstract forms in her paintings.

Based on Pip Williams’ award-winning New York Times bestselling novel, The Dictionary of Lost Words - the tale of how the Oxford English Dictionary came to be – is set to wow theatre audiences in its two-week run at Wollongong’s IPAC.

World-renowned stencil artist Luke Cornish, a.k.a. ELK, has found his home – and his peace – in the Illawarra. And now he’s bringing global acclaim to a local canvas.

In 2012, when Joe McGuinness saw the ‘for sale’ sign on the old Bulli Timbermill, he knew exactly what to do with the space. Joe had recently relocated to the Illawarra and was commuting to Paddington where he owned a gallery and studio space.