Tess Dawson is an emerging Australian artist based in Naarm (Melbourne). Painting in acrylics, watercolour and oils, her works have been recognised through multiple awards and exhibitions. Practicing in a style that traverses figurative and realism, Tess explores scenes from life in a charming and sincere manner, offering curious observations about greater narratives unfolding.
Exhibitions
2024 Group exhibition, Summertime, Arts Partners, Albury NSW
2023 Solo exhibition, Comings and Goings, Marios, Fitzroy VIC
2022 Group exhibition, Streets of My Town, Weswal Gallery, Tamworth NSW
2020 Solo exhibition, All the things that happened, Thirroul Gallery, Thirroul NSW
2014 Group exhibition, The Full Picture, Nicholas Building, Melbourne VIC
Awards
2023 Winner of Best Non-Traditional work under $1.5K: Camberwell Art Show
2021 Winner of Shortlist Award: Southern Buoy Studios Portrait Prize
2021 Finalist: Southern Buoy Studios Landscape Prize
2014 Winner of Best Emerging Artist award: Roberts McCubbin Art Show
Murals
2022 Eastern Health, Box Hill Hospital Children’s Ward
2022 Eastern Health, Box Hill Hospital Special Care Nursery
2021 Eastern Health, Angliss Hospital Maternity Ward
2015 Club Retro, Lonsdale Street, Melbourne