Hiawatha

Through my artwork, I seek to capture the spirit of the Australian landscape and invite viewers to share in my personal experience of the natural world. Spending time among coastal lakes and forest edges—or simply gazing upon their images, we become aware of our own small place in the world, bringing a little perspective into our lives.
Hiawatha is part of a new series inspired by the serene lakes and lakeside forests of Arakwal, Bundjalung, and Yuraygir National Parks in northern New South Wales. This painting reflects the tranquil interplay of light, water, and silhouetted trees, evoking the unique beauty and quiet majesty of these coastal ecosystems.

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Karyn Fendley is a landscape artist based in Byron Bay in northern New South Wales, Australia.
Her artwork explores how we remember places we have visited, using simple yet evocative imagery to capture their essence.
Sumptuous, dramatic colour and flattened perspectives are hallmarks of her distinctive style, inviting viewers to experience familiar landscapes through a fresh, contemplative lens.
Recent series focus on the diverse environments of northern New South Wales and South East Queensland, including the coastal heathlands and serene lakes of Arakwal, Bundjalung, and Yuraygir National Parks, and the ancient, weathered granite formations of Bald Rock and Girraween National Parks near Tenterfield.