Description
The Sea Is Calling reflects a personal journey to the ocean. Growing up, living by the sea felt impossible, something reserved for other people — water was limited to a creek, the Yarra River’s edges, and local baths in the summertime. The beach was a planned trip, requiring effort and distance. Now, that long-held dream is reality. No longer a distant escape, the sea is home—ever-present and within reach. This work celebrates the profound shift from longing to belonging.
Materials Acrylic paint on stretched canvas with Tasmania Oak frame
Measurements (mm) H 1240 W 1240 L 55
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About the Artist
Helen Otway is an Australian artist based in Casuarina, NSW. With a background in art and education, she has exhibited widely showcasing a deep connection to nature, identity, and emotion. In 2020, she established her studio at the M-Arts precinct and opened an art gallery in Cabarita. Helen has held solo exhibitions at Mist Gallery in Cabarita Beach, Marios Café in Melbourne, Keith Café in Murwillumbah, and Uki Art Post. Currently undertaking visual art studies at the Byron School of Art (2024–2026), she continues to evolve her practice. Her work, inspired by the coastal landscape, merges abstraction with expressive forms, using layered paint techniques to create richness and depth. This process allows light, movement, and emotion to emerge within the composition. As an emerging artist, Helen brings a fresh and evolving perspective to the Australian art scene, driven by a passion for storytelling through visual language.
Instagram @helenotway_art
Website www.helenotway.com
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