Everyday Heroes: A Tribute to Workers

For International Workers' Day, this collection honours the everyday heroes—baristas, builders, nurses, firefighters, and more—whose hands keep the world turning. From quiet dedication to acts of courage, these artworks celebrate the dignity, grit, and spirit of workers everywhere.

Curated by Christina McDonald

Man in a red marlboro cap, button up and jeans walking with a stick that has a basket and fish attached to it.

For the table

ByKasia Frankowicz

83cm (W) x 103cm (H)

Acrylic
A$3,170

The Earth Worker

ByPete Conroy

76cm (W) x 102cm (H)

Oil
A$1,840
Lifesavers being attentive doing their job.

Lifesavers at work

ByIvana Pinaffo

56cm (W) x 71cm (H)

Acrylic
A$680
Three tradesmen contemplating life

Time Out

ByCatherine Wallace

91cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Oil
A$1,300
Blurred park scene during summer.

State Library Tradie

ByTodd Simpson

64cm (W) x 64cm (H)

Airbrush
A$1,750
A man wears high vis workwear, a bright yellow shirt and old battered hat. His face is half cast in shadow. He stands in front of a dark green background.

Working Class Man

BySophie Carlon

60.5cm (W) x 76cm (H)

Acrylic
A$1,940

Fisherman's life

ByJianqiang Xu

96cm (W) x 67cm (H)

Watercolour
A$1,420
Women running and working outside.

Work And Workout

ByChristine Beard

61cm (W) x 46cm (H)

Watercolour
A$1,550
Man and Coffee van in Carpark

Dedication

ByKate Cannard

64cm (W) x 54cm (H)

Oil
A$2,100

About the Curator

Christina McDonald

Christina is Bluethumb's Social Media & Content Coordinator, here to keep you up to date with all things Bluethumb. As a long time artist herself, Christina has a deep and long-standing passion for the Arts. Christina's goal at Bluethumb is to help all of our artists achieve their full potential, and to help you find the perfect piece for your space.

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