Manjimup Art Gallery
Holly Booth is a proud Pibulmun/Wadandi woman, born and raised in the south-west pocket of Pibulmun Country. An emerging artist, she paints aspects of her Country in a contemporary style that is uniquely her own. Guided by her Grandmother, an Elder deeply committed to passing on cultural knowledge, Holly draws upon wisdom that has been handed down through generations, knowledge too precious to lose and a privilege to carry forward. Her work is deeply rooted in Indigenous heritage and enriched by family narratives, weaving cultural memory into contemporary expression. The artwork to the left is titled Ngany nodjam boodja (My green land) by Holly Booth.
For centuries, flowers have carried symbolic weight, an expression when spoken language fell short. Through the tradition of floriography, the coded language of flowers, people have long communicated complex emotions and intentions with subtlety and grace. This floral lexicon offers a quiet, enduring form of dialogue that transcends time, culture and the limits of words. Lori Pensini’s work extends that tradition by drawing on iconic Australian native species such as banksia, wattle and everlastings, as potent emblems of emotion, identity, and resilience. Sourced from the distinctive ecology of the forests and bushland of the South West of WA, these botanicals are interwoven with the human form, revealing layered expressions of personality and emotional depth. The artwork to the left is titled I See You True – Brachyscome Iberidifolia (Swan River Daisy) by Lori Pensini.
2026 Exhibitions - concluded
Earthscapes - 14 February to 13 March
Earthscapes celebrates the stunning natural beauty of the region through the work of two local artists, Holly Lamey and Paula Benson. Earthscapes will take audiences on a profound artistic journey, offering a unique and immersive response to the landscapes, seascapes, flora, fauna, people and histories of the Southern Forests region within the Shire of Manjimup.
The artwork to the left is titled Lake Muir by Holly Lamey.
Through the expressive use of multimedia storytelling, the artists will capture textures and botanical mark-making, fostering a deep connection between nature and creativity.
Their exploration of colour and atmosphere results in evocative works that are dramatic, distinctive and rich with emotion.
The artwork to the left is titled Lake Muir Brumby by Paula Benson.
The Lester Prize 2025 Finalists Exhibition - 11 April to 16 May
The Lester Prize is one of Australia’s most prestigious awards for portraiture, celebrating artists who push the boundaries of contemporary portrait painting. In its 18th year (2025), the Prize showcases diverse, insightful and powerful representations of the human condition. The artwork to the left is titled Tsering by Sophie Hann.
Brushes With Nature Exhibition - 27 June to 31 July
Rick Sneeuwjagt is a professional forester whose lifelong love of forests—from Victoria’s Mountain Ash to 15 years in Pemberton and Manjimup—inspires his painting. A self-taught acrylic artist, he captures the beauty of the Karri forest and rural landscapes through layered colour and light, and enjoys sharing his evolving craft.
The artwork to the left is titled Nature’s Pillars by Rick Sneeuwjagt.
John Kaye grew up in Victoria’s Pyrenees Ranges and later built a forestry career in WA before turning to painting inspired by native forests, deserts, and the Wheatbelt. Working mainly in oils, he won the York Art Prize (2022) and completed residencies at Beverley Station Gallery. He and Rick worked together as foresters in the late 70s and early 80s.
The artwork to the left is titled Amongst the dunes, Canning Stock Route by John Kaye.
All queries should be directed to the Manager of Libraries and Cultural Services - phone 9771 6940 or email art.gallery@manjimup.wa.gov.au.
55 Rose St, Manjimup WA 6258, Australia
