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Summer’s Rhythm

Adele Auchterlonie
Summer’s Rhythm
24 March – 18 April 2026
opening night:
Tuesday 24 March, 5 – 8pm
hours:
Tuesday – Friday: 12pm – 7pm
Saturdays: 12pm – 4pm
admission: Free
…The warmth of summer is not only physical but emotional; it slows us down [and] draws us together…
Summer’s Rhythm reflects on the Australian summer as something lived and felt, rather than simply seen. It draws from the familiar rituals that shape the season; time spent in gardens surrounded by native plants, diving into open water, fishing for the evening meal, sharing drinks in the sun, and driving up the coast with friends as the landscape rolls by.
The collection is less about documenting these activities and more about capturing their atmosphere and how they make us feel. It considers the weight of heat in the air, the way long days seem to stretch endlessly, and how light settles over everything with a kind of softness and intensity at once. These repeated experiences form a quiet rhythm, one that feels instinctive and deeply personal.
At its core, Summer’s Rhythm explores how these seasonal moments become part of who we are. The warmth of summer is not only physical but emotional; it slows us down, draws us together, and allows us to notice the beauty in what might otherwise feel ordinary. Through a focus on light, texture, and mood, the collection invites viewers to reconnect with the subtle richness of an Australian summer and the sense of comfort and belonging it creates.
Adele Auchterlonie is a Tasmanian abstract expressionist artist and has been painting for six years. She creates bold, vibrant works designed to bring energy into a space and evoke a strong emotional response.
Her inspiration comes from everyday life and the beauty found in ordinary moments. Summer, the ocean and the garden are constant influences. She grew up sailing, and the rhythm and movement of the water continue to shape the way she paints. She is also inspired by long summer days, warm light and time spent outdoors, where heat softens everything and slows the pace of life.
Working primarily with mixed media on canvas, Adele is drawn to expressive brushstrokes, layered textures and intuitive mark making. Colour plays a central role in her practice and she uses it instinctively to capture movement and feeling.
Through her work, she aims to capture the atmosphere of these familiar experiences and translate them into something expressive, immersive and deeply felt.