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

Lone figure in an urban landscape. Blue tones with a bright yellow feature. Man is dwarfed by the surrounding architecture yet seems to be in control as he goes about his business.

Into the Blue Ed. 1 of 25

ByCarmel Cook

36cm (W) x 30cm (H)

Photograph
A$390
Work colleagues walk in the street.

Work Colleagues

ByChristine Beard

46cm (W) x 61cm (H)

Watercolour
A$1,550
The workers demonstrated the power of unity.

Solidarity - Ink Drawing

ByYiwei Shi

45cm (W) x 62.5cm (H)

Drawing
A$600

NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES

ByPHIL HODGSON

90cm (W) x 120cm (H)

Acrylic
A$5,800
The Farm maid

The Farm maid

ByNancy Cheung

43cm (W) x 48cm (H)

Oil
A$1,550
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Back to the Past

ByHeidi Lai

64cm (W) x 79cm (H)

Oil
A$1,830
A beautiful Tibetan cafe interior.

Tibetan Cafe

ByJohn Poole

52cm (W) x 42cm (H)

Oil
A$490

Barista at Brunetti Cafe

ByClaude Ciccone

76cm (W) x 58cm (H)

Oil
A$1,970
(CreativeWork) Train Guard Sri Lanka by Chan Dissanayake. Watercolour. Shop online at Bluethumb.

Train Guard Sri Lanka

ByChan Dissanayake

30cm (W) x 21cm (H)

Watercolour
A$280

Scaffolding Gang

BySean Breadsell

40cm (W) x 60cm (H)

Photograph
A$300
Fire Fighter working on bush-fire emergency.

Fire Fighters

ByDoudou Huang

56cm (W) x 35.5cm (H)

Watercolour
A$850

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 an 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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