Australian Women Artists
Australian women artists have been (and continue to be) underrepresented and undervalued in this country despite the stunning artistic works that have been produced since the mid nineteenth century.
This podcast will shine a light on those artists and their spectacular art works. I'll be talking to the artists themselves, both established and emerging, as well as experts on Australian women artists in history.
Australian Women Artists
Lisa Bale
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Australian Women Artists
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Ep 70 Lisa Bale
It would probably be fair to say that Lisa Bale sits outside the art establishment.
She lives and works remotely on a bush property situated in the hinterland of Queensland’s Sunshine Coast.
Not having formal art training has been no hindrance to an exceptional talent. In fact, it’s probably a big contributing factor to her success. Her works are witty, surprising, and visually arresting takes on modern-day dilemmas.
Her extensive career spans nearly four decades and she has deliberately cultivated a distinctive aesthetic that marries meticulous technique with deeply personal, often idiosyncratic subject matter.
Her works are held in the permanent collections of prestigious institutions, including the Art Gallery of South Australia, QAGOMA, the University of Queensland Art Museum, Rockhampton Art Gallery, and the private collection of Lord Jeffrey Archer in London.
The work is stunning, and I’m honoured that she’s chosen to have a chat on AWA because in nearly 40 years of creativity, Lisa has told me she has never done this sort of focussed and in-depth interview.
For over 20 years Lisa has been represented by Philip Bacon Galleries, one of Australia’s leading art galleries.
From their website... “Meticulously producing hyper-real imagery, Bale uses oil paint and a deft hand to load dramatic scenes with rich metaphor and illusory turns.”
Head to the link in my bio to hear our conversation or search for ‘Australian Women Artists’ wherever you find your podcasts.
Images
1. Lisa Bale, 2026, photograph by Kim Guthrie @iphotographstuff
2. Rose Garden, 2008, 53 x 70 cm, oil on canvas
Collection: Queensland Art Gallery/Gallery of Modern Art (QAGOMA)
3. Sacred Heart, 2019, 61 x 80 cm, oil on canvas
Private Collection
4. Dig, 2011, 68 x 100 cm, oil on canvas
Collection: University of Queensland Art Museum
5. Icebreaker, 2014, 49 x 83 cm, oil on canvas
Private Collection
6. Inquisition, 2016, 54 x 80 cm, oil on canvas
Collection: Art Gallery of South Australia (AGSA)