Exhibitions & Events    Where Bush Meets Sea

05.02.25 to 28.02.25

I have a Masters in Art and Design and extensive research in colour, creates works depicting the Otway region along Victoria’s Great Ocean Road. Living part-time near Cathedral Rock for over 60 years, I capture the rhythm and spirit of the landscape through abstraction and reduction. My bold, colour-rich compositions emphases the interplay of shape, tone, and texture, seeking harmony rather than direct representation.

My process is intuitive—working with a limited palette of yellows, purples, and blues,  allows light and emotion to guide my compositions. Influenced by artists like Gauguin, Matisse, and Emily Kngwarreye, I explore perception, memory, and the profound connection between self and place. My paintings attempt to evoke both intimacy and vastness, balancing structure and spontaneity.

As art historian Rosemary Crumlin notes, “Her paintings are the engagement between artist and landscape—they evoke singing and dancing.” Through my work, I expresse the privilege of being alive, inviting spirit and mystery to dwell within each piece.

This retrospective offers a rare opportunity to experience my creative evolution over time, showcasing her significant works and artistic journey. A must-see for both art enthusiasts and collectors.

My Sea View No 2 by barbara bateman

My Sea View No 2  2025

oil on Linen

62cm x 92cm

Bushland Rhythms by barbara bateman

Bushland Rhythms  2025

Oil on Linen

122x152

Intimate Bush Mosaic (sold) by barbara bateman

Intimate Bush Mosaic (sold)  2025

Oil on Linen

66cm x 71cm

Ferns Reminiscing by barbara bateman

Ferns Reminiscing  2025

Oil on Linen

122cm x 152cm

The Reach (Sold) by barbara bateman

The Reach (Sold)  2025

Oil on Linen

40x36

Champagne Trees by barbara bateman

Champagne Trees  2025

Oil on Linen

123cm x 102cm

Bushland Trek by barbara bateman

Bushland Trek  2015

Oil on Linen

61cm x 56cm

"End of the Track  2015

Oil on Linen

66cm x 86cm

"Antique Gums"  2016

Oil on Linen

102 x 122 cm

Colourful Symphony by barbara bateman

Colourful Symphony  2014

Oil on Linen

56 x 61cm

Cathedral Rock Beach by barbara bateman

Cathedral Rock Beach  2014

Oil on Canvas

Silent Gums by barbara bateman

Silent Gums  1991

Oil on Canvas

84cm x 100cm

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