Hannah Murray: Sea Monster at Umbrella Studio
Cairns-based artist Hannah Murray presents 'Sea Monster' at Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts in Queensland, running from June 12 to July 26, 2026. The exhibition reimagines North Queensland's tropical environment and Great Barrier Reef encounters, transforming reef fish, shells, orchids, and other flora and fauna into 'mythical sea treasures' as surreal, symbolic presences. Murray works across drawing, painting, fabric, and product design. Her engagement with Spanish artist Maruja Mallo (1902–95), a member of Salvador Dalí's Surrealist circle, informs the works. The exhibition includes 'The jokers and the thief' (2026, acrylic on board, 40 × 40cm), photographed by Michael Marzik.
Key facts
- Hannah Murray is a Cairns-based artist working in drawing, painting, fabric, and product design.
- Exhibition 'Sea Monster' runs June 12 to July 26, 2026 at Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts, Queensland.
- Works reimagine reef fish, shells, orchids, and other flora and fauna as 'mythical sea treasures'.
- Murray's work is informed by Spanish artist Maruja Mallo (1902–95), associated with Salvador Dalí's Surrealist circle.
- Featured work: 'The jokers and the thief' (2026, acrylic on board, 40 × 40cm).
- Photograph of work by Michael Marzik.
- Exhibition responds to North Queensland's tropical environment and Great Barrier Reef encounters.
- Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts is located in Queensland.
Entities
Artists
- Hannah Murray
- Maruja Mallo
- Salvador Dalí
Institutions
- Umbrella Studio Contemporary Arts
Locations
- Cairns
- North Queensland
- Great Barrier Reef
- Queensland
- Spain