Perfectly still | nine of the best

Perfectly Still is an art exhibition featuring nine women who ironically, rarely keep still. In fact, this collective of leading contemporary artists are prominent movers and shakers in the Western Australian art scene.

Perfectly Still brings together a remarkable collection of over 80 still life and botanical paintings, superbly crafted and uniquely depicted by each artist, all connected in their exploration of everyday objects. A celebration of still life with a modern, innovative twist which examines those quiet mindful moments when time almost stands still, it is an exhibition to be savoured slowly.

This is not your average group show, it is rare to find such a collection of artworks of similar genre and quality in one exhibition. Nine of the best in one space.

These talented artists are passionate, creative, collaborative and diverse. They are also multi-faceted, evidenced by what they have accomplished alongside their art careers. Life experience, culture, careers, environment, struggles and family all strengthen the resultant work, weaving through and informing their art.

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THE ARTISTS

Sarah Abbott
Former london-based interior designer specialising in luxury kitchens and furniture. Published in ‘Beautiful Kitchens’ and ‘Kitchens, Bedrooms & Bathrooms’. Also manages award-winning luxury short-stay accommodation. Recognized artist with features in Inside Out and International Artist magazines.

Bec Bartell
Perth-born artist known for her quilting, textiles, and self-taught painting inspired by nature and Baroque art. Her work, featuring natural light effects and moody backdrops, graces the cover of Kate Morton’s ‘Homecoming’, distributed globally.

Sue Eva
Originally from South Africa, Sue transitioned from a career in graphic design and artisan ice cream to pursue painting in Western Australia’s southwest. Her tranquil still life paintings reflect themes of life, history, and lineage.

Teresa Fernandez
Former engineer turned full-time artist integrating Spanish heritage and love of coffee into her work. Known for school art projects and charity fundraisers, Teresa also curated exhibitions and managed an art gallery.

Stacy Gardoll
Design for Theatre and Film graduate from WAAPA with a diverse career spanning costume design for theatre productions in Perth and Melbourne. Stacy creates large-scale projects including murals and scenic art, known for her commissions in botanical illustration.

Hayley Kruger
A graphic design background from South Africa with a focus on colour theory and composition. Award-winning artist with contributions to national licensing agreements and teaching at Albany Summer School.

Alex Kyriakacis
Greek/Australian artist inspired by her heritage and known for oil painting. Educator in Secondary Art Education with skills in various art disciplines. Semi-finalist in the Lester Prize for Portraiture.

Mia Laing
Artist whose work spans TV series set design with Screen Australia, collaborations with Disney Australia, and commissions for luxury resorts. Creator of greeting card designs and homewares for Lalalandshop, aiming to illustrate a cookbook next.

Heidi Emma Mullender
Artist based in Margaret River, known for spiritual approach to art and participation in Margaret River Open Studios. Conducts workshops and has had studio residencies at prominent wineries, enjoying painting with a glass of red wine.