Handmark

Final Weekend of Katy Woodroffe's extraordinary exhibition 'Looking Both Way - 80th Birthday Celebration'

Visit the gallery this weekend and on Sunday Katy will be in the gallery at 1:30pm for an informal chat about her exhibition and art! A not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear from one of Tasmania's most admired artists.

Katy Woodroffe —
Looking Both Ways | 80th Birthday Celebration
Ends 05.10.26

Sunday 04.10.26 at 1:30 pm Katy in conversation in the gallery.

Katy Woodroffe

Katy Woodroffe's truly mesmerising artist journals were a foundational point of reference in the preparation for her current exhibition 'Looking Both Ways'.

Detailed, intricate, contemplative, captivating; her journals are truly stunning as are the works that have emerged from them, and from her travels.

Katy Woodroffe —
Looking Both Ways | An 80th Birthday Celebration
Until the 05.10.26

Head to the gallery or view online at handmark.com.au.

Katy Woodroffe

Congratulations to Handmark's brilliant Heidi Woodhead on being announced as a finalist in The Bridge Art Prize! 🥂 Congratulations also to finalist Alex Pitt, who was also a highly commended in last year's prize!

The theme this year is 'Load Bearing' and we look forward to the Gala Opening on the 25.10.26 in New Norfolk where the exhibition will run until the 22.11.26.

Heidi Woodhead

A truly spectacular celebration for the incomparable Katy Woodroffe!

Many thanks to all who joined us in the gallery for the opening of Katy Woodroffe's 'Looking Both Way - 80th Birthday Celebration'!

Head to the gallery or online at hobart.com.au to view this inspiring collection of work by Katy!

Katy Woodroffe | Looking Both Ways
80th Birthday Celebration
Runs until 05.10.26

Katy's works are eligible for the Tasmanian COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme, for a 12 month interest free loan.

For all enquiries please contact the gallery at —
[email protected] 
or call
(03) 6223 7895

Katy Woodroffe

Katy Woodroffe —
Looking Both Ways | 80th Birthday Celebration

Tomorrow evening we celebrate the opening of a very special exhibition at Handmark Gallery, 'Looking Both Ways', marking Katy Woodroffe’s 80th birthday and her extraordinary devotion to art, teaching, travel and making.

Drawing on Katy’s experiences around the world, including artist residencies and travels through Paris, India and Spain, the exhibition is grounded in the journals she has kept throughout a lifetime of looking, learning and creating. These records of place, experience and observation have provided a foundation for a body of work that reflects the richness of Katy's immeasurable artistry.

But this exhibition celebrates more than Katy’s remarkable achievements as an artist. For 40 years, Katy was an art teacher, inspiring, influencing and guiding multiple generations of Tasmanian artists, both emerging and established. Her generosity, encouragement and belief in the creative potential of others have made her a beacon of artistic support for so many.

It is a privilege to celebrate Katy, her extraordinary contribution to Tasmania’s art community, and the enduring vitality of her practice.

Looking Both Ways | 80th Birthday Celebration
Opening 18.09.26
From 5.00pm

We hope you’ll join us to celebrate Katy and this wonderful milestone!

If you're unable to attend in person Katy's exhibition will be viewable online at handmark.com.au.

Katy's works are eligible for the Tasmanian COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme, for a 12 month interest free loan.

For all enquiries please contact the gallery at —
[email protected] 
or call
(03) 6223 7895

Katy Woodroffe

Congratulations to Handmark's brilliant Janine Combes on receiving a PhD Research Training Scheme Scholarship through the University of Tasmania and the Australian Government.

Janine’s research project, 'Creative Pathways to Climate Citizenship in Marginalised Communities', is a truly transdisciplinary undertaking, based in geography, planning and spatial services with perspectives and guidance from and through art and education.

A wonderful achievement and an exciting next chapter in Janine’s creative and research practice.

Congratulations, Janine. 🥂

Janine Combes

Katy Woodroffe —
Looking Both Ways

80th birthday celebration

18 september - 5 october 2026

Exhibition opening —  
friday 18 september
from 5:30pm

Unable to join us for the opening? to receive a preview, register your details on our exhibition page at handmark.com.au.

Katy Woodroffe

Image: Treasure Island, 2025, acrylic, ground pigment on paper, 162 x 116 cm

“Wonderplay” is the meeting place of wonder and play; a way of painting guided by curiosity, intuition and freedom.

A sense of wonder and curiosity sits at the heart of my practice. It creates a space for me to trust my intuition, let go of certainty and remain open to discovery. Nothing is planned - a plan means you already know the answer to what needs to happen. Staying curious allows for an interaction between myself and the painting - a conversation, a response to what is right there in front of me. — Mel Aliendi

Visit the gallery this weekend as Mel's vibrant exhibition 'Wonderplay' enters its final days.

Exhibition ends 14.09.26.

Exhibition can also be viewed online at handmark.com.au.

Mel's works are eligible for the Tasmanian COLLECT Art Purchase Scheme, for a 12 month interest free loan.

For all enquiries please contact the gallery at —
[email protected] 
or call
(03) 6223 7895

Mel Aliendi