
JOANNA WOLTHUIZEN
Joanna Wolthuizen is an artist whose work delves into the vibrant intersection of colour, space, and abstraction, drawing viewers into immersive, alternate realities. Her use of bold lines, expansive canvases, and dynamic forms creates environments where simplicity and complexity seamlessly intertwine.
Influenced by graphic design and nature, Wolthuizen combines painting techniques with visceral memory to craft multi-dimensional experiences. Her art's vibrant colour and spatial dynamics encourage active engagement, inviting viewers to explore her work and undergo a playful, transformative journey of perception and being.
At the core of her practice, Wolthuizen's art strives to preserve an innocent, joyful perception of reality through the purity of colour and simplicity. She achieves this through a kaleidoscopic experience that distorts perception, akin to a stained glass window effect where elements are fragmented and saturated in colour and light.
Wolthuizen ranked number 3 in Australia’s Top Selling Artists for 2024 and was listed in Australia's Top 10 Artists to Watch for both 2023 and 2024, and in Australia's Most Popular Artists in 2024.
She has exhibited in 27 national award exhibitions and has been a four times finalist in the prestigious Paddington Art Prize. Her paintings are held in collections spanning Australia, New York, Hollywood, Hong Kong, London, Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore and Greece.