biography

Liz Gray is a visual artist based in Perth, Western Australia, renowned for her large, emotive paintings of women. Her subjects are often depicted immersed in water, engaged in conversation, or moving through abstracted landscapes. Across  her diverse oeuvre, there is a recurring theme of the impermanence and fleeting beauty of the world – yet hope and connection remain constant and grounding elements.

In her latest “Land” series,  Liz explores women immersed in stylised interpretations of landscape. These paintings convey a profound sense of presence and reverence for place. They are symbolic of women’s journeys through life, are metaphor- rich and centred on the female gaze. Her figures traverse the landscape, pausing to reflect on where they have come from and where they are headed.

Liz holds a Bachelor of Fine Art from Rhodes University in South Africa and studied under influential members of the “Grahamstown group”. Her work is held in private and public collections around the world. Liz has been a finalist on numerous art awards, including the prestigious City of Joondalup Art award and is a recent recipient of a City of Vincent Art grant.

Liz works from her studio in North Perth and exhibits in select galleries across Australia. She also does commissioned work and enjoys working with buyers to create site specific work.