COMMON GROUND 2026

A duo exhibition by Emma O'Connell and Melanie Norman

A body of work shaped by land, memory and instinct.

Common Ground brings together two artists with a shared response to the Australian landscape. My pieces are built from a signature drip technique - watered-down acrylic pulled down the canvas in layers of warm rust, ochre and red earth tones. Rather than depicting a specific place, these works carry the emotional pull of the outback and the bush that has shaped me since childhood.

Exhibition took place at The Owen's Collective, Isnlington NSW - July 2026

Thank you for taking the time to explore this collection. I hope these paintings bring a sense of warmth, place and connection into your space.

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