Currents Within

It’s on arches cold press watercolour paper with spray paint, acrylic, and ink and sprayed with protectant spray. The artwork is floated inside the frame to give that raw edge artwork and see the watercolour edge paper

This piece explores the unseen world within - a landscape shaped not by geography, but by emotion, memory, and energy. At its centre, the manta ray moves effortlessly through shifting currents, symbolising intuition, freedom, and the quiet strength we carry beneath the surface. Surrounding it, vibrant coral forms and marine life emerge like fragments of thought and feeling -layered, complex, and alive. Bursts of colour reflect moments of joy, chaos, healing, and growth, while softer, diffused light represents clarity breaking through. The underwater world becomes a metaphor for the inner self - deep, fluid, and ever-changing. Just as the ocean holds both stillness and movement, our inner landscapes are constantly evolving, shaped by experience and guided by instinct.This work invites the viewer to pause, reflect, and reconnect - to dive beneath the surface and embrace the beauty, complexity, and colour within.

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“My artwork is a bold fusion of playfulness and urban edge. I draw inspiration from everyday objects and moments of joy, transforming them with vibrant neon colour palettes, graffiti drips, and explosive textures that shimmer with glitter, sparkles, and metallic hues.
Each piece is designed to feel alive — as though the paint is still wet and bursting off the canvas. I thrive on creating work that is both fun and contemporary, merging street-art energy with a polished, glowing finish.
At the heart of my practice is a desire to capture wonder and excitement, whether through a glowing rubber duck, a burst of dripping colour, or a mural that radiates positivity. My style is unapologetically bold, immersive, and made to leave a lasting impact.”
Growing up on the Central Coast in Wamberal, she now calls Lake Macquarie home, where she lives with her husband and three kids. Terese's artistic journey began in childhood, doodling everything from Looney Tunes to coastal landscapes. With experience in various mediums—thanks to GATS camps and art classes—she even dabbled in tattooing in her twenties. Inspired by her outdoor adventures, her art bursts with color and life. “I use anything that makes a mark,” she says, believing that variety fuels creativity. Her work is a reflection of her unique vision, aiming to inspire and captivate anyone who sees it.
“I, Terese Hudson acknowledges the Traditional Owners and custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to the land, waters and skies, often expressed through art. We pay our respects to artists, Elders and community members past, present and future.“