Rebecca Hastings and Annika Romeyn Explore the Maker's Mark at Flinders Lane Gallery
The Flinders Lane Gallery in Melbourne is showcasing solo exhibitions by Annika Romeyn and Rebecca Hastings. Hastings's exhibition, titled Witches' Flight, will be on display from 15 September to 10 October 2026. It draws inspiration from Goya's 1798 artwork, blending Old Master techniques with personal memories from her childhood in the 1970s and nostalgic elements. Meanwhile, Romeyn's Flux, which runs from 13 to 31 October 2026, is influenced by her expedition to Antarctica. Her works include watercolour and gouache monotype prints that portray icebergs in a range of blues, incorporating fingertip marks for a personal touch. A notable piece, Passing (2026), measures 168 × 456cm. Both exhibitions feature a text by Emma-Kate Wilson, published in Art Almanac, October 2026, pp. 31–37.
Key facts
- Rebecca Hastings's exhibition Witches' Flight runs from 15 September to 10 October 2026 at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne.
- Annika Romeyn's exhibition Flux runs from 13 to 31 October 2026 at Flinders Lane Gallery, Melbourne.
- Hastings's Witches' Flight is inspired by Francisco Goya's 1798 painting of the same name and uses Old Master techniques.
- Romeyn's Flux draws from a three-week journey to the Antarctic Peninsula and South Georgia Island.
- Romeyn's work Passing (2026) is a watercolour and gouache monotype on 18 sheets of paper, measuring 168 × 456cm.
- Hastings mines 1970s childhood nostalgia through vintage clothing, toys, and handmade props.
- Both artists emphasize the visible hand of the maker, with Hastings responding to the AI era and Romeyn using direct fingertip marks.
- The feature was written by Emma-Kate Wilson and originally published in Art Almanac, October 2026 issue, pp. 31–37.
Entities
Artists
- Rebecca Hastings
- Annika Romeyn
- Francisco Goya
- Emma-Kate Wilson
Institutions
- Flinders Lane Gallery
- Art Almanac
Locations
- Adelaide
- Australia
- Canberra
- Antarctic Peninsula
- South Georgia Island
- Melbourne
- Bundjalung Country
- New South Wales