Melitta Perry and Beth Kennedy Dual Exhibitions at Anthea Polson Art

Anthea Polson Art in Queensland presents two solo exhibitions in June 2026: Melitta Perry's 'Traces In The Landscape' (30 May–13 June) and Beth Kennedy's 'Afterglow' (27 June–11 July). Perry's acrylic paintings layer symbolism referencing Australian landscapes and art history, incorporating motifs from artists like Brett Whiteley, Margaret Olley, Norman Lindsay, Sidney Nolan, and Randolph Stow. Her work 'Secret Garden' (2026) nods to Wendy Whiteley's Lavender Bay Garden. Kennedy's 'Afterglow' features abstracted botanicals using mixed media (Liquitex, ink, spray paint, acrylic gouache) on canvas, inspired by her emotional journey after a funeral in 2025. Her style blends abstraction, Japanese woodblock prints, and realism, drawing from surroundings like Brisbane gums and her mother's Victorian rose garden. Both artists emphasize detailed, research-driven practices. The exhibitions are reviewed by Emma-Kate Wilson.