Nerrida Parfitt, Paused, oil on canvas.
Nerrida Parfitt - Pause
Nerrida Parfitt’s oil paintings explore themes of solitude, impermanence, and the interplay between self and environment. In this exhibition titled 'Pause', she captures brooding landscapes and abandoned spaces, evoking a quiet tension through light, shadow, and profound stillness.
Nerrida Parfitt is an Australian artist based in Ballarat, in the Central Highlands of Victoria. She primarily works in oils from her home studio, drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape and her local surroundings. Her art blends observed natural elements with imagined constructs, creating a distinct aesthetic that combines Australian Gothic themes with surrealist undertones.
Nerrida began her artistic journey in the 1990s, studying Visual Art in South Melbourne after growing up in Melbourne’s western suburbs. She later pursued studies in Multimedia and Graphic Design, sharpening her eye for detail and composition. Her extensive experience as a multimedia designer informs her meticulous approach to painting, providing a strong technical foundation for her evolving artistic practice.
Nerrida Parfitt, Still, oil on canvas.
Nerrida Parfitt, Swept, oil on canvas.
Nerrida Parfitt in her studio, photograph by Madeline Young.