News : Gerwyn Davies

A new exhibition by Gerwyn Davies, Shimmer, has now opened at Museum of Brisbane. Presented in conjunction with Brisbane Powerhouse’s Melt Festival, this new body of work was developed during a residency in which the artist collaborated with 12 gender diverse young people from Open Doors Youth Service. Taking inspiration from the artist’s self-portraits, these […]

Congratulations to Monica Rohan Keith Burt and Gerwyn Davies who have been announced as finalists in the 2025 Brisbane Portrait Prize. The Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the artists (and their sitters) who based in or have a strong connection to the Brisbane/Meanjin region. Monica Rohan’s entry depicts local multi-disciplinary artist and designer Rachel Burke while […]

Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies who is a finalist in the Sunshine Coast Art Prize 2025. This acquisitive award attracts entries from around Australia, showcasing excellence in 2D contemporary arts practice and new media. The winners will be announced 25 September. Sunshine Coast Art Prize Caloundra Regional Gallery 15 August – 12 October 2025 For more […]

Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies and Michael Cook who are finalists in the 2025 National Photographic Portrait Prize with their works, ‘Bather’ and ‘Persona’. Now in its 18th year, the NPPP celebrates talent in photographic portraiture and awards the most outstanding portrait a cash prize and photographic equipment from Canon Australia. The winners will be announced […]

An article featuring Gerwyn Davies is featured in the latest issue of Portrait (Magazine of the National Portrait Gallery). The article by Rebecca Blake explores the artist’s creative journey, the formative experiences that have shaped his art practice and ongoing application of self-portraiture. Davies is a finalist in the 2025 National Photographic Portrait Prize. For […]

Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies who is a finalist in the 2025 Bowness Photography Prize with his work ‘Trick Mirror’. Now in its 20th year, this acquisitive award is open to Australian artists working with photography. The prize pool includes a major cash prize, the Wai Tang Commissioning Award and the Community Bank Pinewood People’s Choice […]

An article about Gerwyn Davies has been featured in It’s Interval Resolve Magazine. In the interview, writer Jonny Seymour and Davies discuss the artist’s photographic process, themes and evolving creative motivations and interests. To read the article online, please click here. Image credit: Gerwyn Davies, ‘Oasis’, 2024, Archival pigment print, edition of 5 + 1 […]

Congratulations to Gerwyn Davies who is a finalist in the 2024 Josephine Ulrick and Win Schubert Photography Award with his work, ‘Bather II’. This acquisitive award is one of Australia’s most prestigious prizes for contemporary photography and this year’s iteration returns to HOTA Gallery on the Gold Coast. The exhibition of finalists is current at […]

Don’t miss the chance to hear Gerwyn Davies discuss his artistic practice this weekend at HOTA. Davies utilizes readymade and everyday materials to create characters through costumes that both conceal and transform the body. These stylised, striking and exaggerated transformations are not only visually captivating but also part of his ongoing exploration of photographic self-projection. […]

Congratulations to Keith Burt and Gerwyn Davies who have both been announced as finalists in this years Brisbane Portrait Prize, 2024. The Brisbane Portrait Prize celebrates the city of Brisbane/Meeanjin with all artists and sitters having a connection to the city. Brisbane Portrait Prize State Library of Queensland, Brisbane 3 August – 10 November 2024 […]