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Anna Itkonen

Don’t miss these emerging artists at SWELL 2023

For the 21st time, Swell Sculpture Festival will take over the beachfront in Currumbin this September. Over the past two decades, the exhibition has become a synonym for a fantastic selection of art and artists, as well as creating connections and...

Anna Itkonen

August 2023

Arts

Burleigh Brewing Co Presents: Ten Gold Coast artists who have made a name for themselves

Like all our lists in this edition, this was tough to whittle down. Gold Coast is home to a truly extraordinary number of talented and inspiring artists. Our awesome mates at Burleigh Brewing Co are such huge supporters of the local arts scene, we...

Anna Itkonen

March 2023

Arts

Anna Ward bares her soul in new exhibition

The emotional work of artist Anna Ward will feature at the upcoming Minimalism: Less is More exhibition at Art Lovers Australia Gallery, Southport, kicking off on 17 September. Anna Ward is an artist and an art therapist. Art as therapy and...

Anna Itkonen

September 2022

Arts

Dagmar Maini: Bringing marquetry to the modern era

Local woodwork artist Dagmar Maini will be showcasing her rare skills as a major part of the GESTALT exhibition at Art Lovers Australia’s Southport gallery. Dagmar Maini is a professional woodwork artist. The local artist combines her marquetry...

Anna Itkonen

August 2022

Arts

Loretta Lizzio steps into the light

Into the Light is an eight-meter high mural by Gold Coast artist Loretta Lizzio. Loretta created the mural on the walls of The Star Gold Coast’s soon-to-launch residential apartments – The Star Residences. The luxury hotel and apartments combine...

Anna Itkonen

August 2022

Arts

Sophia L. Franks: An Earthly Artist

Sophia is an emerging Gold Coast artist working with sustainable, bio-degradable materials to respond to some of the significant global issues of our time. Her art is a reaction to our impacts on our natural environment, health, and sustainability...

Anna Itkonen

August 2022