Nick Morris (one half of Doug Bartlett and an artist in his own right!) is a finalist in the BSG (Brunswick Street Gallery) $10000 Art Prize. His work 'Delvene's Dabble' was one of over 50 entries chosen for the prize. Congratulations Nick!

Click here to view his entry

View Nick Morris online

One of Retrospects abstract painters and Suffolk Park based artist, Alle Scott was recently received a glowing review in the magazine 'Inside Solo' by feature writer Richard Sunderland.

You can read the article online here

View Alle's work

Northen Star

In Retrospect Book

Retrospectively speaking it’s a modern world

"IN RETROSPECT is a beautifully produced book of artworks, accompanied by thoughts on life, art and everything, by artists associated with the Retrospect Galleries in Byron Bay, which will be launched at the gallery this evening at 5.30pm. Put together by gallery director Bree Delian, the book exemplifies the works of artists who exhibit at Retrospect. Most are North Coast locals, but some live interstate and two are from other countries. Each of the 34 artists is introduced with a brief biography, and has also answered a series of questions which illuminate their attitudes to their work and their world. This is not a stodgy gallery catalogue; it is bright, entertaining and full of wonderful pictures to look at again and again."

Byron Bay Echo

In Retrospect Book

Book Book Book

"Restrospect Galleries, Byron Bay, has just published a new full colour 140 page book introducing 34 of the artists that they represent. In Retrospect 10 comprises Q & A style interviews and three full pages of images for each of the featured artists who include Dolores Cupcake, Dennis Ropar, Fawn Gehwellar and Kelsey Brookes. The book is intended as an annual publication, with planning for In Retrospect 11 already underway."

Photographer Grant MacIntyre recently travelled to Barcelona where he was captivated by the mish mash of graffiti on every wall, shutter and door. We’ve fallen for the combination of colours and imagery he photographed there too and are excited to release a selection of works from his Barca series.

View more of Grant's work

Retrospect is literally bursting with exciting new works this month, including lots of miniature pieces on display as part of our Petits Travaux show. We’re particularly excited about a new series of images by artist/photographer Alberto Sanchez, created using photos taken around Byron Bay over the past few years, with each piece individually manipulated and marked to create unique fine art with a vintage/surf feel.

View more of Alberto's new work

Each month we present an interview with one of our amazing artists. This month it’s Byron Bay based painter Nikky Morgan Smith, sharing some of the things - both real and imagined, that make her world tick.

A graduate from  Southern Cross University Nikky was awarded a highly commended in the SCU Student Art Prize. Since graduating she has been working as a professional artist firstly in Melbourne and now in Byron Bay. Her works are a response to her environment and incorporate the real and intimately domestic with the emotional and imagined. Poetic and often lyrical Nikky’s work exhibits a confident and gestural use of line and paint. Nikky’s commitment to her art practice apparent in the impressive list of exhibitions under her belt, make her one to watch out for in 2010.

Right now I am…
in the studio watching paint dry.

The person who has most influenced my art is….
My parents, who are also artists, they have lots to say. One day I woke up and there were post it notes stuck on my paintings with ‘constructive criticisms’ its hard not to influenced in that environment!

My favourite artist is…
at the moment I love Peter Greenaway, Anthony Myself, Robert Rauschenberg, too many to name.

I’m inspired to start a new work when…
images, words, experiences, memory and ideas all build up until they just start to manifest.

I am at my most creative/productive when…
It’s night and there is no one around.

I usually start my day by…
looking at the work I did the night before and sometimes cringing, sometimes feeling good.

The book that changed my life is… The divided heart by Rachel Power. It taught me a new way of understanding my life.

When I am working I like to listen to…
my limited computer music until I can’t stand it any more, then it’s just me in my head.

It makes me smile when…
other people smile, or fall over.

I get angry about…
injustices and burnt cake.

The three things in life I could never give up are …
having a creative outlet, chocolate, sleep.

If I was stranded on a desert island I would want…the people I love, water, a helicopter and helicopter manual.

My dream dinner party of six would include….
My friends that live far away.

If it were my party, I would serve…
lots of small things and mojitos.

The achievement I am most proud of is…
managing to get by so far.

The most valuable lesson I have learned in life is…
you just keep learning.

When I die, I would like my gravestone to say…
I hope when I die I just disappear and they have to erect a giant monument in my honour that kids will graffiti on and birds will nest in the crook of my arm and eventually it will rust and decay.

If a young person told me they wanted to be like me when they grow up, I would tell them…
aaaaahahaha! Really-

I wish I had listened when my parents told me…
being an Artists is really hard work.

I hope my art ...
continues to  provide me with an out let for what I see and feel.

If I wasn’t an artist I would like to be…
hmmm, I would just be really confused if I wasn’t an artist.

View more of Nikky's work

Nicole Tattersall is based in Melbourne, Australia and is a self taught painter and illustrator who has been enchanted and inspired by a mixture containing 3 cups of coastal lifestyle, 1 cup of hustle and bustle of urban life and a generous dash of concern for mother earth.

Nicole's style has change several times throughout the years from the simple outlines to the urban inspired stencil works and now taking on more design focused characters. Using a selection of mediums, however favoring towards acrylics, pens, markers and spray cans. Whilst not only producing works on canvas and paper, she also works with installations, which have been well received.

View Nicole's work online

Lisa Lee is an emerging Queensland artist working and residing on the Sunshine Coast. Lee completed her Diploma in Fine Arts in 2003 and has since gone on to complete an intensive large-scale figurative drawing course at the National School of Art Sydney and continues to dedicate much of her time to her arts practice. She has been selected as a finalist in several major national art awards including 09 & 08 Sunshine Coast Art Prize, 09 Prometheus Art Award, 09 LAUNCH Clayton Utz Travelling Art Scholarship, 08 Stan and Maureen Duke Art Prize.

View Lisa's Profile here

Retrospect Galleries is thrilled to announce that we have recently published a new full colour 140 page book introducing 34 our fantastic artists.

 In Retrospect 10 comprises Q & A style interviews and three full pages of images for each of the featured artists:

 - Locals Alberto Sanchez, Anna Nordstrom, Cornelia Burless, Daniel Clemmett, Dolores Cupcake, Erika Mayer, Fiona Kennedy-Altoft, Hilary Herrmann, James McMillan, John Cottrell, Michelle Dawson, Nikky Morgan Smith, Noel Hart, Rick Shearman, Sarah Harvey and Stephen Phibbs;

- Sydneysiders Bennett, Johnny Romeo, Kareem Rizk, Kareena Zerefos, Luke Taaffe, Kevin Tran and Mia Taninaka;

- Queenslanders Jan Van Dijk, Nic Plowman, Simon DeGroot and Troy Archer;

- Victorians Dave Bowers, Doug Bartlett, James Looker, Laura Skerlj and Nick Morris;

- Adelaide’s Dennis Ropar; and

- American artists Fawn Gehweiler and Kelsey Brookes.

We have curated, edited and published the book ourselves, with some great art direction from local artist/designer Rick Shearman.

 Please join us on Saturday December 12, to celebrate its launch, in conjunction with our second birthday bash, the opening of our end of year show and the announcement of our 2010 exhibition and events program!!

 We’re offering a special book launch special of two copies for $25 (usually $20 each), exclusively available to launch attendees.

So many works to look at- this exhibition was so well received by the public. Congratulations to all the artists who made it look so fabulous.

each work was 25 x 25 cm and the artists each contributed nine works.

New artist Sarah Crawford and friend stands to the Right hand side of her series of nudes looking fabulous in Mimosa dresses!!

The back wall of Gallery Three with works by Luke Hallam, Johnny Romeo, John Cottrell, Laura Skerlj, Alberto Sanchez, Jan Van Dikj, Craig Martin and Sarah Crawford.

James McMillan and partner Lisa bridge his works..

Welcome...

Members of the public look at works by new artist Lisa Lee and Rick Shearman.

Suave and sexy at the smalls...

Emerging artist Oliver Searle with local artist Michelle Dawson look at his series of nine works inspired by fashion.

Local singer and dancer Cheze and son Hopi admire works by photographer Grant MacIntrye and stencil artist Nicole Tattersal.

Thelma and Louise eat your heart out.

Artist Nic Plowan in front of author Zenith Virago and artist James Guppy in a fabulous and intimate artist dinner at Harvest Cafe.

Retrospect Galleries director Bree Delian introduces the exciting panel for Day of the Dead talks

Nic Plowman wows the audience with his humour and depth.

Jame's Guppy gave the very lucky crowd at Harvest Cafe  a fascinating glimpse into the mind and works of his diverse career and passion on Death and symbolism.

Zenith Virago at the artist talk at Harvest Cafe

People linger in front of Michelle Dawson's 'The Last of It's Kind.'

Little skulls all the way from Mexico

Ross Tamlin's amazing Work get's lots of attention

People analise the works in Gallery 3

Big smiles in front of Shane Martin's Love panel that sold on the opening night.

Lismore Regional Gallery Curatot Kezoa Geddes and friend.

People viewing works in Gallery three by Stephen Phibbs, Shane Martin, Luke Taaffe and  Mia Taninaka,Cal MacKinnon, Jan Van Dijk, Dr Cornelius Delaney and Daniel Clemmett.

Zenith Virago brings a moving ceremony of Day of the Dead to exhibition goers in main street Byron Bay

A quiet moment of reflection as the crowd honours their departed loved ones.

Zenith Virago as moves the audience with her Day of the Dead Ceremony

Rafa Desantos delighted the audience with his duet with Yolanda from BAY Fm

Nic Plowman in front of Daniel Clemmetts limited edition'Canon' Guns

Byron Shire News

Miniatures art show - Petits Travaux

Miniature artworks take centre stage at Byron gallery

"Retrospect Gallery in Byron Bay is presently holding its annual miniatures art show, 'Petits Travaux'. Held in the lead-up to Christmas, Retrospect Galleries' annual miniatures show is all about making original works by some of their most popular artists more affordable. Thirty-five of the galleries' top-selling creatives have been asked to submit nine works each, with individual pieces measuring 10 x 10 inches."