Works by Lucy Culliton are now on display in ‘A Nest in the Hills: The Symbiosis of Women and Birds in Contemporary Australian Art’. This group exhibition brings together the work of artists whose practice often includes the motif of birds and explores themes of identity, transformation, liberation and nature. Typical to Culliton’s work is the depiction of animals she sees at Agricultural Fairs, and her beloved dogs and rescued farm animals that she cares for on her property in Bibbenluke. Ducks, chickens, roosters and pigeons are particularly favoured subjects.
“Grown up and painting, agricultural shows have been a reoccurring theme in my practice. Birds in particular, were such great subjects. I would quickly draw (2B pencil), then colour with oil pastel. When I am brave, I paint with gouache. I take loads of photos for reference back in the studio. The thing about painting a hen for instance, is if they change position there is usually another hen in the original pose.” Lucy Culliton, 2025
A Nest in the Hills: The Symbiosis of Women and Birds in Contemporary Australian Art
12 December 2025 – 15 March 2026
Mudgee Arts Precinct
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Image credit: Lucy Culliton, Pigeon I, 2024, oil on board, 40.0 x 40.0 cm