February 08, 2024

The Next Wave

Bluethumb is thrilled to announce 'The Next Wave', an exhibition spotlighting a select group of rising talents from the hundreds of emerging artists on the Bluethumb platform. 'The Next Wave' aims to highlight the success of new and flourishing artists on Bluethumb. Open at 330 Bridge Rd, Richmond, VIC until 29/04/24.

Curated by Conor Smyth

Pink impasto abstract
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Modern Day Love (M)

ByMadeline Ryan

64cm (W) x 94cm (H)

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Acrylic
A$990
Medusa with her hair in an elaborate golden-coloured updo, with a snake's head peeping out from behind her neck.

Golden Crown

ByLeah Mariani

38cm (W) x 43cm (H)

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Oil
A$600
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Ortiz Sardines (M)

ByShannon Camden

23.5cm (W) x 23.5cm (H)

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Oil
A$470
a boat is silhouetted in front of a sunset over the ocean

Serenity's Horizon

ByCheryl Heap

61cm (W) x 76cm (H)

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Acrylic
A$1,090
A boy curled up sleeping on his side. He is holding a stuffed toy from Monsters Inc. (Sully).

Sweet Dreams

ByLeah Mariani

43cm (W) x 43cm (H)

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Oil
A$700

Snickers II (M)

ByShannon Camden

33cm (W) x 18cm (H)

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Oil
A$580
I have long been a fan of American artist Edward Hopper and his fascinating painting 'Nighthawks' so it was only a matter of time before I had a go at nocturnal painting too. A bright light in the darkness attracts a person’s attention and so I decided that the average suburban landscape where many of us live.
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Backyard Night (M)

ByNeil Whalebone

50.8cm (W) x 40.6cm (H)

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Acrylic
A$270
Blue impasto abstract
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Open Water (M)

ByMadeline Ryan

96cm (W) x 126cm (H)

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Acrylic
A$1,390
Colours and materials are exposed in their raw states, the effect doesn't come from an image or illusory form. This is naked material and expression, communicating through the primary elements of colour and form.

Beach towels, wind gusts 2 (M)

ByJoel Gailer

10cm (W) x 30cm (H)

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Mixed Media
A$390

About the Curator

Conor Smyth

Conor is the Gallery Manager at Bluethumb's flagship Melbourne Gallery. Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, his passion for the arts has led him to curate exhibitions around the world.

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