Artist Profile
Joanna Wolthuizen is a celebrated Australian abstract artist whose work has been featured in prestigious international exhibitions, including the International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco and the London Affordable Art Fair. Her acclaimed pieces are part of collections worldwide and have earned recognition as a finalist in renowned awards such as the Paddington Art Prize.
Art Trend Reports
- Australia's Top Selling Artists of 2024
- Australia's Most Popular Artists 2024
- Australia's Top Selling Artists 2023
- Australia's Top 10 Rising Stars 2023
- Australia's Artists To Watch 2023
- Art Trends Forecast Report 2023
Prestigious National Art Awards
- 2024 - Bluethumb Art Prize
- 2023 - Newcastle Maritime Art Award
- 2023 - Bluethumb Art Prize
- 2022 - Melbourne Creative Hoardings Project
- 2022 - Paddington Art Prize
- 2022 - Bluethumb Art Prize
- 2019 - Paddington Art Prize
- 2017 - Lethbridge Art Award
- 2015 - KAAF Art Prize
- 2012 - ANL Art Prize
- 2012 - Flanagan Art Prize
- 2012 - Wilson Visual Arts Award
- 2012 - Waverley Art Prize
- 2012 - Mount Eyre Art Prize
- 2012 - SCOPE Galleries Award
- 2012 - Calleen Art Award
- 2012 - The Outback Art Prize
- 2011 - The Blake Prize
- 2011 - Paddington Art Prize
- 2011 - Prometheus Visual Arts Award
- 2011 - The Woollam Outback Art Prize
- 2011 - Walker St Gallery Art Prize
- 2010 - Paddington Art Prize
- 2010 - Biennial Norvill Art Prize
- 2010 - Calleen Art Award
- 2010 - Walker St Gallery Art Prize
- 2010 - The Woollam Outback Art Prize
- 2009 - Mount Eyre Art Prize
Educational Background
- 2001-2004 - Bachelor of Design, Monash University
- 2000-2001 - College of Art, Design and Photography
Published Works
- 2013 - "Beside the Loneliness of Others" (Fiction), Whisperings Literary and Visual Culture Quarterly, Mountain Tales Press, California, USA. Volume 3, Issue 3 - Fall Edition
- 2013 - "Blink" (Fiction), Tincture Journal, Issue Three, Edited by Daniel Young, September 2013
- 2013 - "Listen to the Rhythm" (Fiction), Regime 02 Magazine of New Writing, Regime Books, Western Australia
- 2013 - "Untitled" (Cover Artwork), Regime 02 Magazine of New Writing, Regime Books, Western Australia
- 2012 - "Daybreak Through Dusty Skies" (Fiction), Shortlisted by the Society of Women Writers, March 2012
- 2011 - "The Visual Composer" (Essay), Melbourne Magazine, October 2011
Special Exhibitions and Events - 2024 - "We Dream In Colour", ALA Gallery, Collingwood, VIC
- 2024 - "A Palette of Peach", Bluethumb Gallery, Richmond, VIC
- 2011 - Gallery Launch, Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW
- 2011 - Christmas Exhibition, Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW
- 2010 - Group Exhibition, Pink Lady Charity Art Auction, Melbourne, VIC
- 2012 - Art Month Exhibition, Opened by Marlene Antico, Art2Muse, Sydney, NSW
Special Exhibitions and Events
- 2024 - "We Dream In Colour", ALA Gallery, Collingwood, VIC
- 2024 - "A Palette of Peach", Bluethumb Gallery, Richmond, VIC
- 2012 - Art Month Exhibition, Opened by Marlene Antico, Art2Muse, Sydney, NSW
- 2011 - Gallery Launch, Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW
- 2011 - Christmas Exhibition, Art2Muse Gallery, Double Bay, Sydney, NSW
- 2010 - Group Exhibition, Pink Lady Charity Art Auction, Melbourne, VIC
International Exhibitions
- 2023 - International Contemporary Art Fair Monaco, Chapiteau de Fontvieille, French Riviera
- 2014 - London Affordable Art Fair (LAAF), Battersea Evolution, Battersea Park, London, UK
Major Art Fairs
- 2023 - Affordable Art Fair Melbourne, Royal Exhibition Centre, Carlton
- 2011 - Art Sydney, Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour, NSW
- 2010 - Art Sydney, Royal Hall of Industries, Moore Park, Sydney, NSW
Prestigious Group Exhibitions
- 2022 - Exhibition of National Finalists, Paddington Art Prize
- 2019 - Paddington Art Prize, National Finalists Exhibition, Menzies Art Gallery, Sydney, NSW
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, Mount Eyre Art Prize, Rex-Livingston Art Dealer, Sydney, NSW
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, Calleen Art Award, Cowra Regional Art Gallery, Cowra, NSW
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, Wilson Visual Arts Award, Trinity College, Lismore, NSW
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, Flanagan Art Prize, St Patrick’s College, Ballarat, VIC
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, SCOPE Galleries Award, Scope Galleries, Warrnambool, VIC
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, Outback Art Award, The Regional Gallery, Winton, QLD
- 2011 - Group Exhibition, The Prometheus Visual Arts Award, Gold Coast, QLD
- 2011 - Group Exhibition, Outback Art Award, The Regional Gallery, QLD
Solo Exhibitions
- 2024 - Joanna Wolthuizen Solo Exhibition, Sol Gallery, Brunswick Street, Fitzroy, VIC
- 2012 - Solo Exhibition, Poets & Thieves, Surry Hills, Sydney, NSW
- 2012 - Solo Exhibition, Colour & Light, Potts Point Studio, Sydney, NSW
- 2011 - Solo Exhibition, Edge of Town, Articall Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2011 - Solo Exhibition, Articall Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2010 - Solo Exhibition, Reason in Romance, Articall Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2010 - Solo Exhibition, Nexus Modern Art, Melbourne, VIC
- 2010 - Solo Exhibition, Articall Art Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2009 - Solo Exhibition, Hard Edge, Articall Art Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2008 - Solo Exhibition, All Our Relations, Suburban Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2008 - Solo Exhibition, Urban Beach, Alafia Art Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2007 - Solo Exhibition, Elwood Village Picture Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2007 - Solo Exhibition, Interactive, Alafia Art Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2006 - Solo Exhibition, Visual Jazz, Bay Arte Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2006 - Solo Exhibition, Elwood Picture Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
Group Exhibitions
- 2023 - Mission to Seafarers Group Exhibition, Newcastle Gallery, Newcastle, NSW
- 2023 - "Statement Makers", Bluethumb Gallery, Bridge Road, Richmond, VIC
- 2023 - Fantastic Framing, Hampton, VIC
- 2012 - Group Exhibition, ANL Art Award, The Dome Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2011 - Group Exhibition, Butler Goode Gallery, Paddington, Sydney, NSW
- 2011 - Group Exhibition, Walker Street Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2011 - Group Exhibition, South Dowling Street, Redfern, Sydney, NSW
- 2008 - Group Exhibition, Without Pier Gallery, Melbourne, VIC
- 2006 - Group Exhibition, Linden Centre for Contemporary Arts, Melbourne, VIC
Explore Joanna's Vision
- Immerse yourself in Joanna Wolthuizen's world of abstract artistry. Discover her latest collections, book a private studio viewing, or inquire about bespoke commissions. Own a piece of art that transcends boundaries—visit the gallery or contact us today to begin your journey.
