Drinks in Broome

This painting reflects the quiet joy of pausing for a café treat after the long 2.5-hour journey from Derby to Broome. The warm tones and inviting atmosphere capture both the relief of arrival and the pleasure found in simple rituals. Through light, colour, and composition, the work conveys how even ordinary moments hold a sense of reward and significance when living in a remote place.

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South Australian-born artist Linda Wilson has lived and worked in the Kimberley since 2004, where the region’s people and landscapes continue to inspire her practice. Over more than 20 years, she has explored a wide range of media including etching, linocut printing, watercolour, acrylic, and oil painting.

While much of her work reflects the vibrant energy of the Kimberley, Linda also paints still life and home scenes that celebrate everyday beauty and belonging, as well as imaginative works that venture into fantasy.

Based in Derby on Nyikina/Warrwa land, Linda has received recognition including the Overall Winner of the Kimberley Art Prize 2024 and the Works on Paper Award 2023.