Natasha Bieniek’s paintings are meticulous in their execution and demand close inspection. The works combine a calming sense of tranquility with a vibrant celebration of nature. These qualities are reflected in the title of the exhibition, Halcyon, a word that is often used to describe times of peace and happiness.

Alongside the traditional methods used to produce oil paintings, Bieniek embraces the advantages of new technology. The paintings are transcribed from photographs taken by the artist, which are digitally manipulated to get the right colour balance and composition. The white frames have been designed to be as minimal as possible. They have been lazer-cut and have no joins. Their corners are slightly curved, which is a reference to the design of some of the most common smart devices.

The contrast between the natural and the man-made has inspired both the physical form of the works and the conceptual core of Bieniek’s landscapes. This exhibition includes images of gardens that have been integrated into cities to provide relief from built up environments. These include the Royal Melbourne Botanic Gardens, St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Mount Coot-tha Botanic Gardens in Brisbane and Victoria Peak in Hong Kong.