Nerrida Parfitt - Pause

Nerrida Parfitt’s oil paintings explore themes of solitude, impermanence, and the interplay between self and environment, blending Australian Gothic elements with surrealist undertones. In this exhibition titled Pause, she captures brooding landscapes and abandoned spaces, evoking a quiet tension through light, shadow, and profound stillness. Nerrida Parfitt is an Australian artist known for her evocative oil paintings that explore themes of solitude, transience, and the relationship between self and environment. Based in Ballarat, in the Central Highlands of Victoria, she primarily works in oils from her home studio, drawing inspiration from the Australian landscape and her local surroundings. Her art blends observed natural elements with imagined constructs, creating a distinct aesthetic that combines Australian Gothic themes with surrealist undertones. Characterised by atmospheric depth and quiet tension, Nerrida’s paintings invite viewers into contemplative, meditative spaces. She focuses on brooding landscapes, abandoned structures, and the interplay of light and shadow, evoking moody skies, solitary roads, and profound stillness. Themes of isolation, the uncanny, and impermanence permeate her work, striking a balance between beauty and melancholy.