Brisbane artist Stephen Nothling returns with Home and Away, a rich and playful exhibition exploring everyday moments, domestic memories, and curious travels through painterly observation.
In this vibrant new series, Nothling’s oil and mixed-media works capture both the mundane and the magical — a banana tree in the backyard, a monkey puzzle tree in Scotland, stained glass reflections, iconic tins from the pantry, roses from memorial gardens, and the Beatles’ childhood homes. These motifs form a poetic diary of encounters with place, memory, illness, and joy.
At once nostalgic and contemporary, Home and Away blurs the lines between personal recollection and shared visual culture. From whimsical portraits and household souvenirs to symbolic flora and familiar suburban scenes, Nothling invites viewers to reimagine the beauty of the overlooked.
Image: Stephen Nothling, Magical Mystery Tour / Ringo 2025, Oil on canvas, 40.5 x 40.5 cm
