Winter Sun

Karyn Fendley’s dramatic landscape paintings, with their bright skies, deep shadows and silhouettes, capture the essence of sunny beaches on summer days. After spending time at various beaches along the north coast of NSW last summer, Fendley returned to the studio to produce this series of paintings that explore extremes of lightness and darkness, and the transient liminal spaces created by shadows.

“I hope to capture the spirit of the Australian landscape and share my experience of the natural world through my artwork. I believe that while spending time in nature or when looking at images of nature, we become aware of our own small place in the world, bringing a little perspective into our lives.” Karyn Fendley

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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.