Previous Exhibition

Justine Wake —
Tail of the moon

Oct 3 – Oct 11, 2024

About the Artist      

The works in this exhibition were primarily created during three residencies and through my involvement with Turps London School of Art in 2023/2024. Each piece is distinctly influenced by the place where it was made, yet when viewed together, they form a cohesive body of work. At the core of it all are the relationships between elements—form, colour, and space. These connections mirror my relationships with nature, people, and animals.

The exhibition’s title came from a whimsical thought, but after some research, I discovered the moon actually has a tail. This revelation amused me and speaks to the unseen connections in the world, in each other, and in the universe. My paintings often attempt to surface these elusive connections; this body of work is no exception.

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The mighty underneath   2024

Acrylic on board
40 x 30 cm
$320 Sold

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Set the table #19   2024

Oil On Thrift Store Palm Leaf Tray
35 cm Ø
$200 Sold

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Set the table #20   2024

Oil On Thrift Store Palm Leaf Tray
35 cm Ø
$200 Sold

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Safe passage   2024

Acrylic on board
30 x 40 cm
$320 Sold

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Funny, it was not a Dinosaur   2024

Acrylic and collage on board
40 x 30 cm
$320 Sold

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D is for Dog #1   2024

oil on board
30 x 40 cm
$280 Sold

D is for Dog #2   2024

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Oil on board
30 x 40 cm
$280 Framed

D is for Dog #3   2024

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Oil on board
30 x 40 cm
$280 Framed

Finding Edges #7   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 3 cm
$180

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Louder than a bell   2024

Oil and acrylic on gesso board
40 x 30 cm
$320 Sold

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Take your time   2024

Oil and acrylic on burlap on canvas board
40 x 30 cm
$270 Sold

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Finding Edges #1   2024

Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
10 x 15 cm
$120 Sold

Finding Edges #2   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
15 x 10 cm
$120

Finding Edges #3   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
10 x 15 cm
$120

Finding Edges #4   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 30 cm
$180

Finding Edges #5   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 30 cm
$180

Finding Edges #9   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 30 cm
$180

Set the table #11   2024

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Oil on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75

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Set the table #7   2024

Acrylic on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #8   2024

Acrylic on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #9   2024

Acrylic on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #10   2024

Acrylic on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #12   2024

Oil on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75 Sold

Set the table #13   2024

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Oil on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75

Set the table #14   2024

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Oil on coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75

Set the table #13   2024

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Oil On Coaster
8 x 8 cm
$75

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Set the table #16   2024

Acrylic on coaster
11 x 9 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #17   2024

Acrylic on coaster
11 x 9 cm
$75 Sold

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Set the table #18   2024

Acrylic on coaster
11 x 9 cm
$75 Sold

Finding Edges #6   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 30 cm
$180

Finding Edges #8   2024

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Acrylic and oil on burlap on board series
20 x 30 cm
$180

Fire and snow dance   2024

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Acrylic on canvas board
20 x 30 cm
$180

The trees have long feet   2024

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Acrylic on linen board
20 x 30 cm
$180

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Snow on its arms   2024

Acrylic on canvas board
20 x 30 cm
$180 Sold

Funny hat   2024

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Oil and acrylic on burlap on canvas board
40 x 30 cm
$270

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snow water, tree water, snow tree #1   2024

Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
30 x 42 cm
$240 Sold

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snow water, tree water, snow tree #2   2024

Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
30 x 42 cm
$240 Sold

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snow water, tree water, snow tree #3   2024

Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
30 x 42 cm
$240 Sold

Snow Water Tree Water Snow Tree 4   2024

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Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
30 x 42 cm
$200

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The loudest quiet   2024

Acrylic on board
30 x 40 cm
$320 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #8   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #1   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #2   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #3   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #9   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #4   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #5   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #6   2024

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Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130

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In the snow, in the woods, in the straw house #7   2024

Acrylic on gesso board
12 x 17 cm
$130 Sold

Studio dancing   2024

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Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper,
42 x 30 cm
$290

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Kitchen dancing   2024

Ink and watercolour on watercolour paper
30 x 42 cm
$290 Sold

Winds pushing, roots growing   2024

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Acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 cm
$220 Framed

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Behind that and beyond    2024

Acrylic on canvas
20 x 20 cm
$220 Sold

Set the table #1   2024

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Oil on placemat
15 x 13 cm
$120

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Set the table #2    2024

Oil on placemat
15 x 13 cm
$120 Sold

Set the table #3    2024

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Oil on placemat
15 x 13 cm
$120

Set the table #4    2024

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Oil on placemat
15 x 13 cm
$120

Set the table #5   2024

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Oil on placemat
15 x 13 cm
$120

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The Singing Path

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Clean your feet    2024

Acrylic on canvas
20 x 30 cm
$180 Sold

The performance

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oil on canvas
$780

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All the comets we cannot hold

oil on canvas
80cm x 120cm
$780 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #1    2024

Double Sided Painting, acrylic on glass
18 x 14 x 4 cm
$190 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #2    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
18 x 14 x 4 cm
$190 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #3    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
18 x 14 x 4 cm
$190 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #4    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
16 x 11 x 4 cm
$160 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #5    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
16 x 11 x 4 cm
$160 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #6    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
16 x 11 x 4 cm
$160 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #7    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
21 x 16 x 4 cm
$210 Sold

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Here; a Vision, a Reflection #8    2024

Double sided painting, acrylic on glass
20 x 14 x 4 cm
$190 Sold

Concertina Message #1   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
20 x 14 cm
$75

Concertina Message #2   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
20 x 14 cm
$75

Concertina Message #3   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
20 x 14 cm
$75

Concertina Message #4   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
15 x 11 cm
$75

Concertina Message #5   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
15 x 11 cm
$75

Concertina Message #6   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
15 x 11 cm
$75

Concertina Message #7   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
15 x 11 cm
$75

Concertina Message #8   2024

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Watercolour on khadi paper
15 x 11 cm
$75

Sunday afternoon series #5   2024

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House paint and pigment on repurposed canvas
36 x 46 cm
$170

Sunday afternoon series #3   2024

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House paint and pigment on repurposed canvas
30 x 45 cm
$170

Sunday afternoon series #4   2024

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House paint and pigment on repurposed canvas
30 x 30 cm
$170

Sunday afternoon series #2   2024

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House paint and pigment on repurposed canvas
25 x 35 cm
$170

About the Artist

Justine Wake

Justine Wake is a visual artist based in Meanjin/Brisbane, working across multiple media including painting and assemblage sculptures. ‘Tail of the moon’ is the amalgamation of several artist residencies across Australia and Canada, where Justine continued explorations of play-based processes.

“Art has always been my preferred language—a way to explore and express the complexity of the world around me. Whether through painting, assemblage, drawing, or making marks on various surfaces, creating art feels like the most honest way to engage with difficult ideas, emotions, and moments of play. It’s a lifelong conversation I am dedicated to continuing.
The presence of a viewer—someone who can share in this conversation—adds a layer of beauty and magic. Art allows us to connect across time and space, inviting multiple dialogues through a single piece. I can’t imagine a time in my life when I won’t be compelled to create, as this pursuit remains central to how I make sense of the world.” — Justine Wake 

About the Curator

Laura Brinin

Laura Brinin is a curator of contemporary art, currently facilitating the vibrant program at Side Gallery in the heart of Red Hill, Brisbane. With an unwavering passion for nurturing connections with emerging and established creatives, Laura is dedicated to fostering artistic growth through avenues such as social media, branding, and identity development.

Laura has exhibited her own work both in Australia and overseas, as well as working as an independent freelance curator across Brisbane for over ten years. In her downtime, you can find her reading, travelling, or stalking dogs.