The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon. The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late… — shown in a room setting The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon. The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afte… — artist's signature The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon. — detail
The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon.
The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late… — shown in a room setting
The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon.
The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afte… — artist's signature
The view of the underside of Brisbane's Story Bridge as seen from Howard Smith Wharves in the late afternoon. — detail
Painting by Karen Collins 20 Artworks Sold

FRIDAY NIGHTS AT HOWARD SMITH WHARVES

Oil, Canvas, Framed by Artist

53.5cm (W) x 73.5cm (H) x 5cm (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Framed by Artist

A$1,130

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Artwork Description

My painting aims to evoke a sense of celebration and, in me, a sense of nostalgia for my younger days of working in the city. It is an ode to the communal joy found in the gatherings, the laughter and the shared moments that characterise the Friday Nights at Howard Smith Wharves. Experience the magic of a Brisbane evening beneath the Story Bridge.

This painting was selected as finalist in the 2025 Rotary Art Show; and in the 2024 Lethbridge Landscape Prize Salon des Refusés

Artist Bio
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Karen Collins 48 artworks | 11 Sold

I love nature and our beautiful world and hope to share, via my paintings, some more remote vistas with anyone else who appreciates the bush, beach and far away places.

Born and bred in Brisbane, I have also lived in London, Sydney and Melbourne. Whenever I am away, I feel the pull of my beloved homeland and am always grateful to be living in such a wonderful country!

Being a keen traveller, I have collected many images in my head and camera from all over the world. These provide me with an almost unlimited supply of inspiration with which to create my oil paintings. Painting these images is a wonderful opportunity to re-live my life experiences.

When I’m not painting, I run a small group which helps to promote Brisbane’s Emerging Artists and their art.

Commissions
Karen's studio is in Brisbane