In alphabetical order
Christian Fletcher + Adam Ashdown
"It is a little ironic that Greenbushes the town is home to one of Australia’s largest Lithium mines. Maybe they need to rename it, “Hadsomegreenbushes”. Still I do love lithium, I use it every day, it powers my life and like everything we do there are positives and negatives. Pardon the pun! What I love the most is the amazing abstract photos that you can create from the tailings. These massive ponds change all the time. I am always surprised by the colours and textures. What is this stuff they are pumping into it. Probably nothing, I am sure it’s fine. Saying that, I haven’t seen any ducks swimming around in it. Then, they are fussy little things!" - Christian Fletcher
"JUST KEEP SWIMMING" $3,300
"This piece is unlike anything I have created, but that's what I love about the "Art Is" collaboration. It makes one think a little deeper, nudging you to take that step outside your comfort zone so that's what I did.
The John Dory is such a unique little sea beast, with its gnarly elongated fins, bony jaw line and that distinctive round dot. Christians image was an easy selection, it had all the attributes I was looking for, right down to that distinctive dot. Alongside this image I had a couple of John Dory gyotaku prints (that are on display at my studio) which I used as inspiration to create my very first fish sculpture. The main body is carved from radiata pine, weathered with vinegar and iron, the fins from the inside coil of my Dads old arc welder." - Adam Ashdown
Christian Fletcher + Angus Watkins
"When I was in America I wanted to document the icon brands that we all know, Walmart, Amazon, McDonalds and of course FedEx. I discovered that by waiting on the side of the motorways you will see them all represented every minute in different shapes and forms. The US has a rich driving and trucking culture so to combine that with the brands and a motorway overpass you get something like this, a contemporary view of the REAL America.“ - Christian Fletcher
Dos Palos Chevron, 16150 Elgin Ave $4,500
"Description: Australian dirt American made. That massive deluge left me a flooded studio and much excess garden dirt consequently from channel digging to divert the marsh. I used this dirt to paint with my hands much of this. I picked the original piece as I thought I had been there. In fact, I hadn’t, this was an overpass in Nevada near Winnemucca. I had stopped next to one at a Chevron in Dos Palos roughly 490 km southwest in California, where a true American cowboy held the door for me way too long after filling the car. very welcoming nice guy. I Remember specifically because of that, and the pistachio farms and the sun set which was so foreign and static. My image, to me, is a violent interpretation to the Tableau scene of Christians. Americans are contradictory, the rowdy exporters of their very own universal, specific, American ‘Stuff’ none of which is definitely true. But love them all the same… Ya hear. Side Note: Did you know California has imported peppermint trees from Western Australia." - Angus Watkins
Christian Fletcher + Caroline Juniper
"Walking around Havana I could feel my inner bogan starting to come to the surface. Each street corner had a classic car. There was also the odd street walker selling her wares. I was actually propositioned by two ladies at the same time. Now you don’t expose a middle aged man to such things when he is in the mid life crisis age bracket. Luckily for me I had my crisis before I left home. I was flattered by the attention and politely told the girls to get out of the way of the car as it had nicer curves!" - Christian Fletcher
1958 Chevy Impala $600
"I chose this photograph because it encompasses much about my work in general.
I have an affection for vintage objects and the textures of ageing. My Open Studios theme this year is “We’re in the World” as I have travelled extensively in the last few years. I have produced a limited edition series of colourful and enigmatic original screen prints based on my travels. This image based on Christian’s photo blends well with my series." - Caroline Juniper (Medium : 1/10 Original Screen Print)
Christian Fletcher + Daniel Fisher
"I enjoy creating abstract images from industrial waste. I should create an exhibition and call it “Wasted”. However, that might lead the viewer to think I was drinking way too much. Maybe it could be called “Waste” but if you were an art critic you might say the work was a waste of time. I couldn’t call it “Waist” as there would be comments on my recent weight gain. It is a conundrum, and just one of the challenges artists deal with on a daily basis. Now where is that whiskey!" - Christian Fletcher
Sunbeam and Coco $7,500
Medium: reclaimed tools and cutlery
"A spanner for courage,
a tail of steel.
Is this a standoff,
or a shared meal?" - Daniel Fisher
Christian Fletcher + Dariya Gratte
"Sometimes you don’t need to go far from home to make a good image. In this case however, I was a long way from home. Bremer Bay to be exact. Saying that it was very close to where I was staying, the local caravan park and this bush was next to our camper. Dariya was wanting to know if I had any botanical images and I didn’t really. So I was sitting in my camping chair relaxed knocking back a very tasty latte when I noticed this bush and that it might fit the brief. I turned off the death metal playing through my headphones and connected to my floral side. This is the result. My wife was very happy!" - Christian Fletcher
‘In Bloom, Grevillea’ $1,290
Medium - Southern Ice Porcelain
Christian Fletcher + Deanne Haddow
"Light is the core ingredient in a successful photograph. Atmospheric perspective is the illusion of depth and distance created in a painting to mimic how an object or scene is affected by the atmosphere. In photography we use it to help a two dimensional print look more three dimensional. On this particular morning I was lucky to have a sun shower appear for a brief moment and the forest came alive. A minute later it was gone and the scene returned to being dull and uninspiring. A photograph is captured in an instant, a decisive moment. It is completely out of our control and this it is why landscape photography is the ultimate challenge for a photographer." - Christian Fletcher
Christian Fletcher + Gary Hambleton
"Shark Bay has become a Mecca for aerial photographers from around the world. It is spectacular from above. The mixture of blue water and red earth are otherworldly. I think you have to experience a flight over the area in a small plane, or better still, a private jet. No point getting cheap when there is some great stuff to look at. I unfortunately took the cheap option and bounced around in a Cessna 172 taking photos over a week. If I had upgraded to the Cessna Citation I could have done everything in an hour. If you are reading this and have a private jet, hit me up. It needs to have a bathroom and a fully stocked bar. Anything less and I will have trouble getting good images." - Christian Fletcher
Christian Fletcher + Gerry Reilly
"One of my favourite trips is out to the Wheatbelt in spring. Maybe it is because the worst of winter is behind us or maybe it reminds me of the paisley shirts we used to wear during the 1990’s rock scene. I have been known to button up the odd floral shirt but never a Hawaiian shirt, they just weren’t cool. I think to take a good shot of wildflowers you need to get down to ground level and use a telephoto lens. It is this compression and shallow depth of field that elevates the image to more than a snapshot. Luckily I am still able to get on my hands and knees, a position I reserve for photography and apologising!" - Christian Fletcher
Blown and sculpted hot glass $1,500
"As wildflower season erupts , after a long wet winter, a trip north or a walk through the damp bush gives you every reason not to lose hope that Spring is on the way." - Gerry Reilly
Christian Fletcher + Holly Perry
"I have lots of images of salt lakes. I have been trying to work out why. What is it about salt that I am drawn to? Then my mind goes to hot chips and it becomes clear. Why is it salty potatoes taste so good? I’m getting hungry, what’s for dinner? Where was I, oh yeah the photo. How amazing are the patterns in this dried up salt lake? If you read this and buy me salt and vinegar chips I will give you a special gift. It might be worth your while. But it better be Red Rock Deli, Samboy is so 80’s cringe!" - Christian Fletcher
Salt Dance $1,800
"Salt lakes are some of the earth’s oldest alchemical landscapes, existing long before human memory. Water and mineral have danced in cycles of evaporation and crystallisation over millennia, leaving behind intricate patterns that outlast generations.
In this painting I’ve used water, salt and pigment to embody this balance of states - liquid becoming solid, unknown becoming known, fragility hardening into strength and back again. My figure stands at the horizon, a threshold where transformation is possible." - Holly Perry
Christian Fletcher + Ian Mutch
"We always have fires in the South West, they are devastating to the bush and the animals. This year we almost lost houses in a fire on the edge of Dunsborough. If it wasn’t for the fire brigade, things would have been so much worse. This photograph tells the story of a tree that has endured a fire. There is still some life and it will recover. All we can do is wait and see." - Christian Fletcher
“Festival" $9,000
Acrylic, ink & aerosol on canvas
Christian Fletcher + Julie Smith
"Finding the beauty in the least likely place. Port Augusta is a town you tend to drive through as quickly as possible. I have always regarded it as being a “little dodgy”, for good reason. Its violent crime rate is 743.6% higher than the national average. It is an industrial town so for that reason it also means there could be some really interesting photos to be made. It is situated at the top of the Spencer Gulf and has many tidal creeks that feed into it. From the ground it is very flat but the view from above is incredible. On a recent trip travelling with a mate we decided to explore the town and surrounds. As it turned out we took some great photographs and didn’t get violently assaulted. We did however get pulled over by the police and asked why two guys were driving suspiciously through the town taking photos of shop fronts, skip bins and back alleys. Go figure!" - Christian Fletcher
Tidal Flow $750.00
"Inspired by Christians image (title?), this textile vessel, created by the process of wet felting, looks as if it were crafted by the tides themselves. Hand dyed merino wool and silk of soft pinks, lilac and blues merge with cords of colour which have been accentuated by hand stitch, crisscross the surface, representing the tidal channels and flats created as the ocean recedes." - Julie Smith
Christian Fletcher + Kerry Sibly
“Eagle Bay, home to the well to do. The net worth of this tiny township would boggle the mind. It is a beautiful place full of beautiful people doing beautiful things. On this particular morning the combined hot air from the residents mixed with the cold air from the ocean an created fog. Don’t you love science! Hey, is that Leonardo DiCaprio down there?” - Christian Fletcher
Waalitj (Wedge Tailed Eagle) $9000
193cm x 85cm (20kg)
"For many years I’ve had a desire to create a wedge tailed eagle sculpture. I watch them in awe, almost everyday, soaring high above my workshop at Heronsbrook. Silently scanning the landscape below for some fresh tucker.
When Christian invited me to collaborate with him this year, and I saw this stunning aerial image of Eagle Bay, I immediately envisaged a majestic apex predator effortlessly cruising the thermals along the coastline.
This sculpture is fashioned from Corten steel landscaping spikes, an old copper water tank, an upcycled 44 gallon drum, and some old reinforcing bar. Some of the rusty steel has been treated with tannic acid to turn it black, and finished with Penetrol. The patinas will continue to evolve over time.
Notice the way his eagle eyes follow you hungrily around the room?" - Kerry Sibly
Christian Fletcher + Kevin Singer
"One of the great lighthouses of the world. I have climbed the stairs of this epic beauty. That was thirty five years ago and I never saw the need to do it again. Of course I could still do it in record time but I’m not here to brag, I am here to enlighten you, pardon the pun! They always put a lighthouse in the roughest, windiest and most treacherous places. I guess that is a good thing if you’re in a boat! Cape Leeuwin is not the place you want to run aground. You want to do that then somewhere in the South Pacific where you can survive off coconuts and talk to volleyballs. I would love to get wrecked on a beach in Vanuatu!" - Christian Fletcher
One Hundred and Seventy Six Steps $3,600
"Christian's striking photograph depicts the Cape Leeuwin Lighthouse set on the rocky promontory. The resultant sculpture represents the challenge to climb the 176 steps to the top and pays special respect to the first lighthouse keeper, Percy Willmott, who was photographed in 1907 atop the cupola. Mr Willmott exemplifies all those who wish to stand out from the crowd. The head of the three figures adorning the sculpture comprise ball bearings from the lighthouse lamp merchanism which was refurbished in 2021. The postures of the tow circumnavigating climbers are illustrative - as anyone who has struggled to the top will attest - whereas Percy's demeanour shows that he was an apex expert." - Kevin Singer
Christian Fletcher + Kim Kiosses
"What do you see when you look at this? No it isn’t a psych test but if you see squashed frogs you might need some expensive help. I actually see squashed frogs that have been roasted in a bushfire. At the time of writing this my shrink said I was mostly normal but had a thing for amphibians. If you are French you’re probably licking your lips right about now! They say it tastes like chicken which makes me think, do chickens eat frogs? So is it actually chickens taste like frogs? I might email Emmanuel Macron." - Christian Fletcher
After the Kaarla (Fire) $2,900
"This painting is of the blackened trees after Kaarla (fire) has been through Boodja (country). The colours reflect the Banksia, Acacia, Hakea and Eucalyptus trees in Noongar bushland.
In Noongar culture, fire holds profound significance, serving as a tool for land management, cultural practice and hunting.
Cultural burning managed the landscape, clearing undergrowth for easier movement, promoting growth of certain plants and reduce the risk of large uncontrolled wildfires.
Kaarla is essential for cooking, warmth and a focal point for storytelling, sharing traditions and cultural knowledge." - Kim Kiosses
Christian Fletcher + Laura Griffith
"I always see the figure of a woman when I look at this image. Of course I don’t want to assign the wrong gender so let’s just call it a non binary image. It is actually a bloody great big hole in the ground full of gold. I have flown over this lake a couple of times photographing the strange formations. They say it’s a gold mining operation but I reckon it’s probably an alien base similar to the one on the moon! If you look closely you might see a UAP parked up next to the porta loo." - Christian Fletcher
"Pass the salt" $3,400
"Lake Lefroy is a salt lake in the goldfields region of Western Australia. Gold was discovered in 1897 at Red Hill on the northern edge of the lake. Lake Lefroy has also been used for land sailing speed record attempts.
When I saw this photograph of Christians, it immediately grabbed my attention as I could see the creative potential. Being both a landscape and portrait painter myself, the discovery of the shape of a figure within this image allowed me to explore both subjects and challenge myself creatively. What better way to make an interpretation artwork truely your own than to inject yourself quite literally into the painting. The more I looked, the more interesting elements I could see. The loaf of bread, the hand holding a tray, the checkered race flag, the salt shaker and “liquid gold” glass of wine. Red of course. Did it make sense? Does it matter?.. the narrative was in there begging to be painted." - Laura Griffith
Christian Fletcher + Lauren Wilhelm
"The most famous forest in the south west, and home to the long lost Ewok tribe. They might look like short fat kids in furry suits but they have been known to take on the full might of the Empire and somehow win! Not to be underestimated, these furries pack a punch. Oh and the photo is pretty good too!" - Christian Fletcher
‘Left Unspoken’ $5,200
Oil on canvas
"The stillness of the forest and bushland allows light to shift and play between foreground and background. I treat negative space as an active element, suggesting that what remains unseen or unspoken can be the most compelling part of the dialogue." - Lauren Wilhelm
Christian Fletcher + Marcelle Egberts
"When I first moved to Dunsborough in 1990 I loved surfing. The ocean was a fun place to be. I would ride thirty foot waves that would crush even the toughest of tough. If it wasn’t spitting over shallow razor sharp reef I would be bored. I was always taking off so deep no one even realised I was in the line up. Then one day I woke up and realised everything you just read was bullshit and I hated the water. Thank god I had photography as an excuse to get out of surfing. I could have turned pro but instead I turned my back on the ocean. Then one day I got clobbered by a wave of that soaked my $11,500 film camera and I have hated it ever since." - Christian Fletcher
Beneath the wave $4,500
Medium: Acrylic and ink
“Beneath the wave is the feeling of awe, a feeling of childhood wonder and fun. Holding your breath under water as long as you can, the sudden fear of breaking the surface too soon or right before another waves breaks. A sense of being so small and insignificant in such depth, the wonder of light above.
I paint from the perspective of being under the ocean, the calm as the noise of the world is muted, the joy of swimming with friends and the constant awe that is the South West” - Marcelle Egberts
Christian Fletcher + Mel Lamanna
"I took this image during the production of a short film my brother was making titled ‘Paynes Find'. It was a charming movie about a deranged doctor abducting poor unsuspecting medical students and taking them into the outback to then, well, it wasn’t pretty! So whilst they were fussing around setting up a scene I jumped on my electric bike and decided to ride out on the lake to take some photos. I was having a jolly old time but when I got back they told me I had ruined all their shots. I could be seen zig zagging across the lake in the distance. I have been banned from all film sets since!" - Christian Fletcher
‘Perseverance’ $780
Medium -Monotype print (unique state) Intaglio ink on 300gsm Hahnemuhle archival etching paper
"Lifeless. Desolate. There for the taking. Or is it? ‘Perseverance’ is one of a series of monotypes inspired by Christian Fletcher’s image of Paynes Find. Looking at the dramatic landscape, I thought about who would go there and why. With each passing of an inked print plate a narrative of historical archetypes emerged, all connected by a common thread of contesting the right to subjugate country and all that are on it.
Pastoralists, prospectors and outback wanderers, undeterred by the quiet harshness of the outback, pushed themselves to the brink of death. Paynes Find has lured many a soul with the promise of fortunes to be made. Not all promises were kept." - Mel Lamanna
Christian Fletcher + Melanie Jarman
"Spring is here and the flowers are coming out again for another year. It is a fantastic time to photograph nature. The variety and colour of our wildflowers is endless. Every year I am encouraged to shoot them, some that grow on our block. Unfortunately I always end up letting my wife down and the next thing you know it is summer. This year however I am going to do it right. You can hold me to it." - Christian Fletcher
In the Stillness $3,250
"I have always been drawn to shapes, textures and the beauty of the Australian bush. The gentle curve of gum leaves, variety of blooms, patterns of seed pods and the way light filters through branches continue to inspire my creative process. In this suspended textile piece, I bring these natural forms to life through felting, clay, paint and freehand machine embroidery. Felting and clay are used to build soft, sculptural shapes, while layers of stitch and embroidery add texture and depth. This is a layered process, where I use my sewing machine like a pencil, to add intricate detail on each leaf and bloom. The piece is richly layered and expresses my love of the natural beauty around me. I invite viewers to look up, pause and linger. My hope is that it offers a quiet moment of reflection - a sense of stillness and connection, much like the feeling I experience when walking here in the South West." - Melanie Jarman
Christian Fletcher + Sam James
"I like simple photographs. Maybe the better term is minimalist. Life is like a box of chocolates as Forrest Gump will tell you and he was pretty simple! I am slightly less simple than him but overall I live a simple life. Get up, walk the dog, get a latte, sit down in front of my computer, watch some YouTube videos, edit an image, play my guitar, eat lunch, more videos, answer some emails, daydream, listen to music, think about dinner, eat dinner, record some music, sneak a little whiskey and then go to bed. It isn’t always that busy, sometimes I do even less than that. I like to think I have the toughest job in the world but in reality I am the luckiest person on earth. There is only one person luckier than me, my wife! If you see her don’t mention the above, I am supposed to be working! This photograph represents my life. I like yellow and my head is always in the clouds!"
The Merch Stall $1,400
Medium: Acrylic on Linen
"I am a figurative artist who mainly paints from life. I do a lot of still life works and thought it would be fun to interpret a piece of Christians in this way. I chose the image of the sea container as I liked its simplicity, enjoyed the colours and appreciated its graphic nature. The sea container is such a ubiquitous object often being overlooked and taken for granted and I like to shine a light on ordinary subjects in my artwork. Although it’s commonplace the sea container has enabled our modern globalised economic system to thrive. In my artwork I envisioned a merch stall with an array of consumer items displaying Christians image. All of these items would not be as readily or cheaply available to us if not for the sea container. The reproduction of the image also comments on the commercialisation of art and how as artists there is always a balance between making art for its own sake and the requirement to make a living." - Sam James
Christian Fletcher + Sandy Winkle
"I have visited this location so many times I have lost count. I never come away without creating a new take on the same subject. It can be filled with water, or something wet at least, might not be water in the true sense of the word, or it can be dry and textured with amazing patterns. The “water” can be clear, blue, yellow, brown or black. A bit like Dunsborough water! The patterns vary from marks created by flowing water to large asymmetric shapes in the cracked mud. It is basically a health retreat if you think about it in an abstract way! Anyone up for a dip?" - Christian Fletcher
Rippling
Christian Fletcher + Sherrise Todd
"I love Sugarloaf Rock but it has given me lots of grief. One time I blew a thong climbing over rocks and almost bought the farm. I will wear shorts in the future! Another time I was attacked by a tiger snake. Actually it didn’t move but I had a movement and this time I wished I wasn’t wearing shorts. I am also banned from photographing there. When I leave home to take photos my wife will say, “don’t go to Sugarloaf”. I am like “sure honey”, fingers crossed tightly behind my back. Then the she asks to see my photos and I have to think up an excuse. “Sorry honey, I forgot to put a film in the camera!”" - Christian Fletcher
Sugarloaf Majestic $2,400
Acrylic on 100% linen, 92cm x 122cm
Christian Fletcher + Toni Salmon
"America, the home of the brave and the land of the free, well, that's what it used to be. I do love travelling there though and after three trips I have collected a good selection of images from the traditional landscapes to man altered images and everything in between. On one of these trips I was leading a photographic tour through all the best and crazy locations the US has. We were staying in Tucson Arizona, the home of the aircraft boneyard and not far from Saguaro National Park where I took this photograph.
I grew up watching the Road Runner cartoons so this cactus brings back many memories, mostly annoying ones as I just wanted the Roadrunner to get caught and eaten. Who didn't? It also brings back memories of the old Western movies and TV shows like F-Troop and the Cisco Kid! Now I am showing my age as they were both in black and white! As I do get a little along in age I seem to search for photographs that remind me of the past, a sense of nostalgia and references to the culture of the day.
When I look at this cactus there seems to be an overriding thought that comes to mind, am I getting the bird??? Is that cactus so sick of photographers all standing in the same spot and making the same image? They do say plants have an intelligence that we don't understand, I would say this one has a sense of humour too! I have just done a google search to see what these cacti are called, well wouldn't you know, they are called Saguaro Cactus, duh!" - Christian Fletcher
Waiting for Roadrunner $2,800
MEDIUM: Stoneware clay, Old Javanese grinding bowl base
"I was drawn not only to the visual magic of Christian’s photograph but also to the childhood memories it stirred up for him. That blend of humour and nostalgia instantly resonated with me.
The moment I saw Christian’s cactus; I felt inspired to create a totem. I needed my interpretation to capture the essence of that solitary cactus—standing alone with quiet strength.
Waiting for Roadrunner was slowly and mindfully handcrafted, with hours spent mark-making. Each sphere was carefully shaped and thoughtfully arranged to form a balanced, intentional structure.
The surface markings echo the cactus’s prickly spines, while the grain of the old Javanese grinding bowl base recalls desert sands. The earthy glaze reflects the dry, rugged beauty of a desert landscape.
With a touch of humour and a whole lot of heart, this piece stands as a playful nod to Christian and his magnificent cactus." - Toni Salmon