So happy with how these turned out. Those hand deckled edges are sweet! Thank you ASP team!
The title is a playful dig at the common request for creatives to work without pay in exchange for visibility. ‘Working for exposure’
16 x 20”
4 Colour Screen print on 160lb Mohawk Superfine Ultra White
Edition of 30
Available NOW in the US at All Star Press Chicago.
This year I was happy to be invited by Outre Gallery to exhibit at the Affordable Art Fair in Melbourne. They had a gorgeous booth of interesting, contemporary artworks by a select group of artists, both local and international.
Faded Beauty
I exhibited four new sculpture paintings and one A2 screen print created specifically for the event.
With these works I am continuing to explore the double standard language of gender. It’s an old narrative of equality (or lack there of) but one that is still so interesting to me. Why are there so many more derogative terms for female than males?
(Not Your) Princess
Ice Queen
Tramp
I had a great response to these works and the sentiment behind them. All original sculpture paintings have sold but there are still some ‘Bubbles Burst’ screen prints available at Outre Gallery.
A2 four colour screen print with super snazzy silver glitter
Limited edition of 50. Hand signed and numbered.
Keep fighting and stay tough girls. Screen print to celebrate International Womens Day.
A2 Limited edition 3 colour screen print of 25 only! Hand signed and numbered.
Beautifully printed by Catch Wreck Screen Printers on 285gsm acid free archival Fabriano paper.
Available here.
New print now available. The original painting was created using mixed media on plywood.
I’d like to create a little ‘tongue in cheek’ series of the numerous hardships of being a woman. :)
‘Hardships’
Gallery quality giclee print using archival inks on 300gsm art paper
Limited edition of 100, hand signed and numbered.
Available in A3, A2, and A1 size. Please enquire about A0 size. Available here.
New artworks heading to New Orleans Mortal Machine Gallery for their group show 'No Logic, No Boundaries'.
I love painting these sculptural heads. Colourful and bold but with layers of textures, patterns, complexity and intrigue.
Star - 20 x 14 x 1.5” mixed media on plywood
Boss - 19 x 16 x 1.5” mixed media on plywood
The show will include artwork by 8 artists including:
Opening reception is this Friday 31st Mar 7-10pm at:
940 Royal St, New Orleans, Louisiana, USA.
For any enquiries please contact: mortalmachinenola@gmail.com
My take on the iconic 1974 Roxy Music album cover, 'Country Life'.
I've always loved this iconic image of Eveline Grunwald and Constanze Karoli taken by Eric Bowman. Scroll down to see the original image.
The two German girls were apparently fans and met the band in a bar. They agreed to do the shoot when Roxy Music's original models fell through.
The title ‘Country Life’ was named after the British magazine for the gentry and Brian Ferry wanted a tongue in cheek contrast to the usual wholesome, staid photographs that sported the cover. It proved to be quite controversial and was censored in some parts of the world. Early US copies were shrink-wrapped in opaque plastic and then re released with the back cover pic that featured only the trees/bushes.
My original painting was exhibited and sold at The Record Collection show curated by Rick Mereki. Partial benefits going to the Ukraine Crisis Appeal.
Now available here as a limited edition print from A3+ to A0 size.
All hail Poison Ivy Rorschach, co founding mistress of The Cramps and Gretsch slinging queen of rock’n roll.
I’ve been lucky enough to have witnessed The Cramps in Melbourne, London and New York. Their live shows were a hoot- Lux’s hilarious antics contrasted with Ivy’s ice cool badass-ery and guitar prowess.
Her important role was often undermined. “Nobody ever talks to me about music or guitar,” she said. “I’m the queen of rock n’ roll and for this to not to be recognised is pure sexism.”
A4 and A3 Ivy prints are now available in the shop as part of the music icons print range.
High quality giclee print on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 hand signed and numbered by the artist.
I was recently asked to contribute to a group show at Outre Gallery called ‘A League of Their Own’ - a showcase of loveable misfits, bad ass legends and vociferous villains. I couldn’t go past the iconic Varla (Tura Satana), Billie (Lori Williams) and Rosie (Haji) from Russ Meyers 1965 cult classic, Faster Pussycat Kill Kill. Shot in black and white, such classic scenes and styling, with the best one liners.
The original painting on plywood sold but due to an overwhelming response I have released a limited edition of giclee prints available from A3+ to A0 size in the online store. So now you can now take legends Tura, Lori and Haji home with you. :)
A2 size
A1 size
Late last year I received an email from Playboy US asking me to create an updated version of Leroy Neiman’s Femlin. I was beyond excited and flattered. I have always loved Neiman’s mischievous, nymphish character he created for the Party pages of Playboy magazine in 1955 and continued to create in the 60’s and 70’s.
It was so fun to work on this. It’s not often I receive a job where nudity is actually encouraged! And the art directors at Playboy were so lovely to work with.
I’m yet to see it in print but here are some of the images which are in the new quarterly Playboy magazine which launched Jan 18th 2019. Keep your eyes peeled at quality news stands.
So happy to be asked back to exhibit at Spoke Art as part of their pop up 12 x 12 exhibition at Vertical Gallery in Chicago.
Lots of great artists involved and the only stipulation being that the artwork was to be 12 x 12”. Here’s my piece, ‘We Got The Beat’.
The show opened on Fri 28th Sept until Sun 30th. To enquire about my piece please email the gallery at events@spoke-art.com
I was recently asked to be a part of a group show, NSFW at Spoke Art in San Francisco. The show featured over 40 female and femme identifying artists who explored the topic of female sexuality. The varied works included painting, embroidery, neon and prints. Some of the artists involved were Miss van, Laura Berger, Jessica Hess, Petite Luxures, Jessica So Ren Tang, Winnie Truong, Robin Eisenberg, Meryl Pataky, Sabrina Elliot and more. Dasha Matsuura curated the show and you can read her interview about the show in Juxtapoz magazine here. Plus another interview here.
#butfirstcoffee SOLD
It was such a fun show and so great to be a part of an all femme group. I had the pleasure of going to San Francisco for opening night and meeting some of the artists and the lovely Dasha. Head to www.spoke-art.com to see the full list of artwork available for sale or email SF@spoke-art.com. The show finishes on Aug 26th at Spoke Art Gallery -816 Sutter St, San Francisco. I have one original left #todolist (acrylic painted on plywood, box framed with Australian hardwood) plus a limited edition giclee print #balance. (See below) Run of 50 only so be quick to snaffle one.
#foodporn SOLD
#todolist Acrylic on plywood, box framed with a hardwood frame.
Limited edition print #balance available at www.spoke-art.com
Some of the artsits on opening night of NSFW group show at Spoke Art SF.
It's exotica hour in the jungle! Can't you hear the bongos and bird calls? This is a print taken from a large original painting on canvas.
Giclee prints available from A3+ up to A0 poster size (holding A2 size in third pic). Printed on 300gsm natural Cotton Rag Art Paper using archival inks. Limited edition of 100 and each edition is hand numbered and signed.
Head on over to the shop for a peek.
Wishing you all a very happy holiday season from Neryl down under! Thanks to everyone for supporting small business this year. It means so much to receive your orders and post prints out to all corners of the world. May your holiday season be fun filled and I hope Santa brings you what you wished for.
Neryl xxxxxx
To all of you who are having a bad day or just a bad year in general. I made you a gif for you to give to the universe! #flipthebird
Aloha! A new print is in the store and somehow I forgot to post it here! Following on from China Girl, this is Leilani, featuring all things Hawaiian. The name was inspired by the Hoodoo Gurus song of the same name, taken from their classic 80’s debut album, Stoneage Romeos. It’s still a fave of mine. Leilani is a Hawaiian name that means heavenly flower.
My great grandfather lived in Hawaii for sometime and came back to Australia to design and build his home inspired by his travels, complete with palm trees. It was a very unusual design for 1905. He named it Hale Mauka (house on the hill) and it still stands today.
She is available in A3 size up to A0 poster size. Shown below holding the A2 size. Head to the shop for more details.
A fun new design to get you started in the morning (if hula hooping and dancing with maracas are your thang). Available to license. Please send all enquiries to mail@neryl.com.
I've been doing some time lapse drawing videos over on instagram. It takes a bit of extra time to set up but a lot of fun to watch. Here's some bird watching with the queen of burlesque, Dita Von Teese. Drawn in a flash!
Drawing Dita Von Teese from Neryl Walker on Vimeo.
Stocksy, General Assembly and Frankie Magazine have teamed up with a group of local illustrators, designers and artists for an amazing night of art illustration, photography and mixed media. 'Tiger Snakes and Six Packs' - a celebration and exploration of all things Aussie. Opens this Thursday night in Melbourne and yes free beer will be involved!
The artworks have been created using a gallery from Stocksy - a photographic stock library, and will be sold via silent auction on the night. Part proceeds going to the charity The Song Room - encouraging people through creativity.
My piece 'Born Sandy Devotional' named after a Triffid song and album of the same name. For those non Australians the Triffids were an alternative 80's rock and pop band hailing from Western Australia, where I was grew up. I've always loved this album title.
Artists include:
Inaluxe, Carla Hackett, Ellen Porteus, Alice Oehr, Neryl Walker, Megan Palmer, Luke Taaffe, Matt Dampney, Keil Tillman, Dave Homer, Kyme Farley, Electric Confetti, Lauren Nicholson, Joel Pringle
Opening at 6pm, followed by a panel discussion with: Kylie Lewis - Of Kin, Tess McCabe, Matthew Henry - Oak and Ink, Brianna Wettlaufer - Stocksy United and Nuno Silva - Stocksy United.
Thursday 2nd June
Donkey Wheel House
673 Bourke St, Melbourne
6-8pm
RSVP via:
https://generalassemb.ly/education/stocksy-general-assembly-present-art-creation-in-the-digital-age/melbourne/24497
https://www.facebook.com/events/1729110680694760/
Printing Sponsorship provided by the awesome Prism Imaging.
Hope to see you there!
