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 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.
Read MoreMelanie Vugich returns to The Corner Store Gallery this June with her second solo exhibition, April, a vibrant new collection of still life paintings filled with florals, fruit, colour and pattern. Known for her joyful, richly detailed compositions, Melanie captures everyday objects with warmth and personality.
In this interview, we chat about her creative process, the inspiration behind her new work, and how her surroundings continue to shape her unique still life style. Whether painted in her Broken Hill studio or while travelling, Melanie’s paintings celebrate the beauty of the everyday in a way that’s instantly recognisable.
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