Vanessa Russ, Early Rain 4 (detail), 2025, Indian ink on paper, 140 x 110cm

In this solo exhibition, Vanessa Russ draws on childhood memories of the Kimberley’s rivers, gorges, and flooded plains. Her expressive charcoal and ink drawings depict the land’s renewal during the wet season, when hidden waterways surge to life, spilling through ancient fissures to mix with rainwater. Each piece reflects the artist’s connection to Country, and her longing to be immersed in its transformation. Through her raw, layered technique, Vanessa Russ evokes the beauty, power and joy of the Kimberley landscape after the early rains.

Opening event: Saturday 12 April, 2-4pm