This is where we step behind the gallery walls and into the creative lives of our artists. From candid interviews and studio visits to the stories that unfold at our exhibitions and events, our Journal captures the moments, musings, and making-of that shape The Corner Store Gallery.
We’re thrilled to introduce Jessica Olpp, our first artist-in-residence at The Corner Store Gallery. When we visited Jessica in Melbourne earlier this year, she welcomed us into her modest but light-filled garage studio, an open-air space where tubes of paint, messy palettes, and quiet focus set the scene for her evolving practice.
Read MoreWe’re thrilled to welcome Queensland-based painter Leisl Baker to The Corner Store Gallery for her first solo exhibition with us, Familiar Ground. Known for her expressive landscapes and distinctive sgraffito technique, Leisl captures the essence of place through both studio work and en plein air painting. In this interview, she shares the inspiration behind Familiar Ground, the role of memory and connection in her landscapes, and how painting outdoors continues to shape her practice.
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