Rain & Rivers
Paintings by Peter Watts
May 28 – June 21, 2026
Opening drinks with the artist
Sunday May 31, 2026 at 2pm
Peter Watts is a distinguished Australian landscape artist, widely recognised for his evocative depictions of Southern Australia’s skies and rural terrain. A four-time finalist in the prestigious Glover Prize in Tasmania, he was awarded the People’s Choice Award in 2022 and the Hangers Prize in 2026, affirming both public and critical appreciation of his work.
In 2022, Peter also received “Best in Show” at the camberwell Art Prize in Melbourne, further cementing his reputation as a leading voice in contemporary landscape painting,
Renowned for capturing fleeting, atmospheric moments, Watts masterfully renders the interplay of light and shadow across expansive horizons. His work is inspired by the shifting cloudscapes and elevated landscapes of his native Southern Australia, translating their subtle movements and tonal complexities into richly layered compositions.
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