Arts and Culture

Harry Rothel is a figurative painter whose Baroque-inspired, crowd-filled canvases explore social dynamics and the tension between our public and private selves. His process is materials-led, often finding figures in the texture of his linen—a phenomenon known as pareidolia.

Melbourne artist Ami Morris works across painting and sculpture, using encaustic wax and found materials collected from streets and op-shops. We visited her studio to see how she builds her layered works — and why learning to trust her instincts has shaped the past year of her practice.