The Pass Byron Bay

Through my artwork, I aim to capture the spirit of the Australian landscape and invite viewers to connect with the places that have shaped me.
"The Pass, Byron Bay" is a contemplative study of light and form at one of the region’s most iconic coastal headlands.
This painting is part of a broader series that explores memory and presence how places can stay with us long after we’ve left, becoming part of our inner landscape. With silhouetted forms and flattened perspective, the composition evokes quiet contemplation and references the aesthetic of Japanese woodblock prints.

Follow

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.