Joanna Wolthuizen, the Melbourne-based Australian artist, has established a confident and burgeoning presence in both the national and international contemporary art scene. Her work is imbued with a fusion of technique, emotion, and an unwavering commitment to visual expression, resonating with discerning collectors and design professionals.
Joanna’s sought-after paintings grace sophisticated, high-end spaces, infusing them with visual allure and contemplative depth. Her compositions invite viewers to explore the boundaries of perception and engage with the expressive power of visual art. Simultaneously, they enhance interior architecture, creating meaningful environments where nuanced narratives are woven within each stroke.
Her works adorn collections across Australia, New York, Hollywood, Hong Kong, London, Sweden, the Netherlands, Ireland, Switzerland, Singapore, and Greece. With a career spanning two decades, Joanna boasts an extensive exhibition history, her art curated in leading Australian contemporary galleries through 27 national award exhibitions.
Notably, Joanna Wolthuizen was named one of ‘The Top 10 Australian Artists to Watch’ in both 2023 and 2024, emerging as a sought-after contemporary artist in Australia. Her accolades include prestigious national art prizes such as The Maritime Art Award 2023, the Paddington Art Prize 2022, 2019, 2011, 2010, and the Lethbridge Art Prize, among others.
In her artist statement, Joanna Wolthuizen blends abstraction, colour, and composition, creating intricate narratives within expansive canvases. Guided by bold black lines and evocative drips, her art invites viewers to look beyond the surface, unravel layers of meaning, and connect with the very essence of visual expression.